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Occlusion (dentistry)

Occlusion, in a dental context, means simply the contact between teeth. More technically, it is the relationship between the maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) teeth when they approach each other, as occurs during chewing or at rest.

Applications, Clinical applications of occlusion & Anatomy of Masticatory System

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Clinical applications of occlusion

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Anatomy of Masticatory System

Permanent teethAlveolar boneGingivaCementumConnective tissue
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Development of occlusion

Primary (baby) teethTongueCheeksLipsDevelopment of the teeth
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Incisor and molar classification

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Anatomy of Masticatory System

Development of occlusion

Incisor and molar classification

Occlusal terminology

Guidance, natural teeth and function

Organisation of the occlusion

Deflective contacts and interferences

'Ideal' occlusion

Patient adaptability

Occlusal examination

Clinical applications of occlusion

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Occlusion (dentistry)

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Edges78
Triples7
Avg. degree1.97
Density0.025316
Components1

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teeth occlusion mandibular occlusal mandible contacts also contact tmj maxillary guidance posterior may tooth patient movements anterior icp movement system

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bruxisminstance ofinterferences may also be associated with parafunction0.80text
the central nervous systeminstance ofFactors0.80text
the mechanoreceptors in the periodontiuminstance ofFactors0.80text
mucosainstance ofFactors0.80text
dentition are all of importance hereinstance ofFactors0.80text
canine teethinstance ofwhich is likely to be associated with the anterior teeth or other teeth involved in guidance0.80text
often causes the teeth to exhibit fremitus.8instance ofwhich is likely to be associated with the anterior teeth or other teeth involved in guidance0.80text

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