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Retrusive occlusion
A biting relationship in which the mandible is more distally placed than in maximum intercuspation.
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Protrusive occlusion
Occlusion of teeth when the mandible is protruded from centric maximum intercuspation.
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Physiologic occlusion
Occlusion in harmony with the functions of the masticatory system.
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Occlusion
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…
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Occlusal wear
The loss of tooth structure caused by attrition or abrasion due to functional and parafunctional contact of opposing teeth. The attritional loss of substance on opposing occlusal surfaces in natural or artificial teeth; the modification of tooth cusps, ridges, and grooves by functional use.
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Occlusal vertical dimension
A vertical measurement of the relationship of the maxilla and mandible when the existing teeth are in maximum intercuspation.
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Occlusal traumatism
Functional loading of teeth, usually off‐axis, that is of sufficient magnitude to induce changes to the teeth (e.g., fractures, wear) or supporting structures. Changes may be temporary or permanent.
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Secondary occlusal trauma
Injury resulting in tissue changes from normal or excessive occlusal forces applied to a tooth or teeth with reduced support.
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Primary occlusal trauma
Injury resulting in tissue changes from excessive occlusal forces applied to a tooth or teeth with normal support.
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Occlusal trauma
Injury resulting in tissue changes within the attachment apparatus as a result of occlusal force(s). Any injury to part of the masticatory system as a result of malocclusion or occlusal dysfunction. It may be abrupt in its development in response to a restoration or ill-fitting prosthetic device, or result from years of tooth wear, drift,…
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