line of occlusion


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line of oc·clu·sion

the alignment of the occluding surfaces of the teeth in the horizontal plane.
See also: occlusal plane.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

line of oc·clu·sion

(līn ŏ-klūzhŭn)
Alignment of occluding surfaces of teeth in horizontal plane.
See also: occlusal plane
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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Growth of orofacial structures, eruption of various teeth, and development of neuro-muscular system strongly affect line of occlusion and curve of Spee.
CORRELATION OF CURVE OF SPEE WITH MAXILLO-MANDIBULAR DISCREPANCY AMONG DIFFERENT MALOCCLUSION GROUPS
A detailed consideration of the line of occlusion. The Angle Orthodontist, v.
Is there any association between facial type and mandibular dental arch form in subjects with normal occlusion?/Existe alguma associacao entre o tipo facial e a forma do arco dental mandibular em individuos com oclusao normal?
Ferdinand Graf Von Spee1 found in the dentition of other mammals and fossil humans,2a line of occlusion, which was termed as curve of Spee and was described in humans in the late 19th century.
Influence of malocclusion on the depth of curve of Spee

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