occlusal pattern
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oc·clu·sal form
the form of the occlusal surface of a tooth or a row of teeth.
Synonym(s): occlusal pattern
occlusal pattern
The appearance and anatomical location of the occluding surfaces of teeth.
oc·clu·sal pat·tern
(ŏ-klūzăl patĕrn)1. Gliding occlusal contact of mandibular teeth against a reference surface attached to maxillary teeth.
2. Recording of movement of occlusal surfaces.
Synonym(s): occlusal path.
Synonym(s): occlusal path.