Occlusion (dentistry)
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Occlusion (dentistry)
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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. Static occlusion refers to contact between teeth when the jaw is closed and stationary, while dynamic occlusion refers to occlusal contacts made when the jaw is moving. The masticatory system also involves the periodontium, the TMJ and the neuromusculature, th
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In dentistry, contact between teeth
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2024-01-18T15:19:57Z
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