occlusal imbalance

oc·clu·sal im·bal·ance

an inharmonious relationship between the teeth of the maxilla and mandible during closing or functional movements of the jaw.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

oc·clu·sal im·bal·ance

(ŏ-klū'zăl im-bal'ăns)
An inharmonious relationship between the teeth of the maxilla and mandible during closing or functional movements of the jaw.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

oc·clu·sal im·bal·ance

(ŏ-klū'zăl im-bal'ăns)
Inharmonious relationship between the teeth of the maxilla and mandible during closing or functional movements of the jaw.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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Occlusal splints, in fact, realign the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), thereby reducing occlusal imbalance (14), thus playing a role in motor activity and sports performances (19, 29).
Influence of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion on Peak Force During Handgrip Tests in Athletes
Occlusal imbalance may be one of the key factors, which may precipitate or may act as a precursor for TMJ disorders.
PREVALENCE OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS EVALUATION OF VARIOUS SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS AND POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTING AETIOLOGICAL FACTORS
a) Pain on eating in presence of occlusal imbalance is because of anterior or posterior prematurity, incisal locking, or lack of balanced articulation.
Post insertion problems and their management in complete denture
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