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The exterior of a body that is oriented in its long axis.  

A thin section from computed tomography scan data (usually 0.125–2.0 millimeters thick) transverse to the patient’s length axis, ideally parallel to the plane of occlusion.  

Removal of tooth structure or its prosthetic equivalent (i.e., implant abutment) along its ideal long axis. The location and amount of reduction depend on the reason for altering or preparing. Compare: Incisal reduction, Occlusion reduction.  

Application of load, usually by the forces of occlusion, in the direction of the long axis of an implant body or tooth. Compare: Nonaxial loading.  

The relationship of the long axis of a body to a designated plane. In dentistry, the angle made by the long axis of a tooth, dental implant, or other object (i.e., implant guide pin) as it relates to a specified horizontal plane, such as the supporting bone or occlusal plane.  

The shape of a body in the dimension of its long axis. For teeth, it is the outline of the vertical portion of a tooth from the cementoenamel junction to its height of contour.  

A separation of bone (or portion of bone) from its naturally occurring position by trauma or unintended force(s). The pulling away of the bony attachment site of tendons, ligament, joint capsule, or fascia. Avulsion fractures of tendons are usually caused by a forceful contraction of the muscle. Ligamentous avulsions are caused by forcing the joint…

A forced and aggressive separation from the body; the action that results in a separation of a body part surgically or accidentally. Separation of a body part by tearing. The tearing away of a part or tissue of the body. Forcible tearing away of a part. An act of pulling away tissue or a body…

An articulator that permits motion based on three mean mandibular measurements: an intercondylar distance of 10–11 cm, a condylar guidance of 33°, and an incisal guidance of 9–12°. Also known as a mean value articulator or Class III articulator.  

A device that transfers the relationship of the maxilla and the mandibular axis of rotation to an articulator by recording standard anatomic landmarks for determining the transverse horizontal axis of the face.