Any contact of opposing teeth.
Blockage of passageway such as an artery.
The contact of the teeth of both jaws when the mouth is closed or during the movements of the mandible in mastication.
A thing which blocks a passage or which closes an opening.
The way in which the teeth in the upper and lower jaws fit together when the jaws are closed.
Blockage or closing off of a vessel or passageway in the body, as in a clot occluding a blood vessels.
The action of closing off or being closed; relationship between upper and lower teeth of the jaw.
The closing or obstruction of a hollow organ or body part. Occlusion can occur in coronary arteries when a thrombus (blood clot) or sclerosis (hardening of tissue) blocks the artery, thereby preventing free flow of blood. Occlusion also happens in the vocal tract, when the act of producing sound causes the throat to close.
The acquired or congenital closure, or state of being closed, of a passage.
A blockage in a canal, artery or vein, or passage of the body. It can refer to any contact between the biting or chewing surfaces of the upper and lower teeth.
The obstruction of a passage, canal, opening, or vessel within the body is known as occlusion. This blockage can arise from various factors, such as disease (like pulmonary embolism), or it might be deliberately induced for medical purposes. The term also encompasses the practice of using eyepatches to treat amblyopia, a condition involving reduced visual acuity, in children.
In the realm of dentistry, occlusion refers to the interaction between the upper and lower teeth when the jaw is closed. In an optimal occlusion scenario: the upper front teeth, including incisors and canines, slightly overlap the lower front teeth; the foremost upper incisors align centrally with their lower counterparts; the remaining upper teeth are arranged alternately in relation to the corresponding lower teeth; and the outer edges of the lower back teeth, namely premolars and molars, fit into the recesses of the corresponding upper teeth. While only a small number of individuals possess a flawless occlusion, most people’s teeth arrangement facilitates effective biting and chewing of food.
The action of closing or sealing.
The process in which a metal absorbs a substantial amount of gas, such as platinum absorbing hydrogen.
The complete alignment or contact, while at rest, of the chewing surfaces of the upper and lower teeth; commonly referred to as the bite.