The act of physically recontouring the occlusal surfaces of teeth.  

The amount (in millimeters) of tooth structure removed from the occlusal surface of teeth in order to provide adequate interdental...

Force applied to the occlusal surfaces of teeth.  

Any contact of opposing teeth that occurs before the desirable intercuspation.  

An imaginary plane formed by the incisal edges of the anterior teeth and the occlusal cusps of the posteriorteeth. The...

A raised area placed on the occlusal surface of a tooth (usually on a molar) that acts as a fulcrum...

The form or design of the masticatory surfaces of a tooth or teeth based on natural, modified anatomic or nonanatomic...

Application of occlusal loading, through function or parafunction, in excess of what the prosthesis, implant component, or osseointegrated interface is...

The restoration is in occlusal contact with the opposing dentition in maximal intercuspal position and/or excursions.  

Force factor involved with occlusal or masticatory function and the resultant loading of underlying teeth, implants or bone.