The path of motion dictated and constrained by the morphology and position of the teeth, joint anatomy, and muscles of...

The side of the body towards which the mandible moves in lateral excursion.  

The recording of the envelope of motion of the mandible for measurement or duplication in a prosthetic device.  

Position of the working contacts of the maxillary and mandibular teeth during mastication and deglutition.  

Any device that works to control the plane and range of mandibular movement.  

The highest degree of masticatory efficiency in all ranges of motion without functional strain or trauma. Ideal occlusion of the...

All normal, proper, or characteristic movements of the mandible made during speech, mastication, yawning, swallowing, and other associated movements.  

Load applied to teeth or implant‐supported prosthesis during normal chewing function.  

Application of muscle forces to influence changes in jaw position and tooth alignment by removable appliances.  

Displacement of the temporomandibular joint’s articular disk during function due to derangement of the disk–condyle complex.