occlusal contact

occlusal contact
the contact between the upper and lower teeth when the jaws are closed in habitual occlusion. See deflective occlusal c., initial occlusal c., and interceptive occlusal c.

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  • occlusal analysis — an analysis of the contact of the teeth in centric relation and during excursions of the mandible to determine if occlusal dysfunction is present. Called also bite a …   Medical dictionary

  • occlusal position — a functional position of the jaws in which contact between some or all of the upper and lower teeth occurs when the mandible is closed, which may or may not coincide with centric occlusion. Called also occlusal relation …   Medical dictionary

  • contact area zone — the zone which includes the contact area of adjoining teeth; usually it is in the middle third of the coronal zone between the occlusal and the cervical zones …   Medical dictionary

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  • occlusal glide — the movement induced by deflective tooth contact that diverts the mandible from a normal path of closure to a centric jaw relation …   Medical dictionary

  • occlusal interferences — areas of interference on teeth that hamper smooth, gliding, harmonious jaw movements with the teeth maintaining contact …   Medical dictionary

  • initial contact — initial occlusal contact the initial normal, noninterfering occlusal contact and intercuspation occurring when the mandibular and maxillary teeth are brought together. In ideal occlusion, it takes place in centric occlusion …   Medical dictionary

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