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nor·mal oc·clu·sion

1. that arrangement of teeth and their supporting structure that is usually found in health and that approaches an ideal or standard arrangement; Synonym(s): normal bite
2. Synonym(s): neutral occlusion (1)
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nor·mal oc·clu·sion

(nōr'măl ŏ-klū'zhŭn)
1. The arrangement of teeth and their supporting structure usually found in health and that approaches an ideal or standard arrangement.
2. Synonym(s): neutral occlusion (1) .
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

nor·mal oc·clu·sion

(nōr'măl ŏ-klū'zhŭn)
1. Arrangement of teeth and their supporting structures that is usually found in health and approaches ideal or standard arrangement.
2. Synonym(s): neutral occlusion.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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The six keys to normal occlusion. Am J Orthod 1972; 62:296-309.
Evaluation of Mesiodistal Inclination of Permanent Maxillary and Mandibular First Molar in Different Angle's Molar Relation--A Cephalometric Study
The inclusion criterion was patients who consented for the study having age group 17 to 22 years old having normal occlusions as based on the British standards institute (Williams and Stephens, 1992).
Evaluation of skeletal variations and establishment of Cephalometric Norms in Saudi Sub Population using Bjork Jarabak's analysis
The aim of the present study was to compare the dentoskeletal features of subjects with normal occlusion in the mixed dentition and different facial patterns by means of a geometric morphometric analysis (TPS analysis) applied to PA cephalograms.
Morphometric analysis of three normal facial types in mixed dentition using posteroanterior cephalometric radiographs: preliminary results/Analise morfometrica dos tres tipos faciais normais na denticao mista utilizando radiografias cefalometricas postero-anteriores: resultados preliminares
Dimensions and form of dental arches in subjects with normal occlusions. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop.
Analisis de Wala Ridge para evaluar cambios transversales del arco inferior en pacientes tratados con sistemas de autoligado
Here, we have recalculated tooth width ratios for Bangkok residents with normal occlusion, and determined that the majority of CPRs are different from those derived from Caucasian samples, and from those derived from a similar patient population 9 years earlier.
Comprehensive intermaxillary tooth width proportion of Bangkok residents
Indeed, in this present study, a history of breast-feeding was associated with the development of a normal occlusion. It has been suggested also that pacifier or digit use be curtailed beginning at 2 years of age and that pacifier or digit habits be discontinued by or before age 4 years to minimize the development of malocclusion.
Associations between a history of breast feeding, malocclusion and parafunctional habits in Puerto Rican children
Ethnic differences in the soft tissue profile of Turkish and European-American young adults with normal occlusion and well-balanced faces.
CEPHALOMETRIC DETERMINATION OF LIP POSITION IN PATIENTS PRESENTING IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Hence, the current study aimed at finding out the association between tooth sizes and the condition of occlusion of females only with normal occlusion compared with females of abnormal occlusion.
Relationship between tooth dimensions and malocclusion
Up to now, there were no solid confirmations relating arch form and facial type in normal occlusion subjects.
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?
He concluded that this dysfunction might be an etiologic factor of post normal occlusion
Electromyography-a clinical perspective
Objective: To compare the mean value of nasolabial angle in dentate and edentulous subjects in young adults, middle aged dentate (having normal occlusion) and elderly edentulous subjects.
COMPARISON OF NASOLABIAL ANGLE IN YOUNG ADULTS AND MIDDLE AGED DENTATE AND ELDERLY EDENTULOUS SUBJECTS
The normal occlusion concept, which has been attributed to typical dental positions in subjects with excellent occlusion, was described by Andrews (1,2) (1972, 1989) and has become an Orthodontics classic.
Compensatory canine angulation in angle Class II and III patients

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