Medical Definition of Dental occlusion

1. The relationship of all the components of the masticatory system in normal function. It has special reference to the position and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth for the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dental Occlusion

dental impression technique
dental index
dental instruments
dental jurisprudence
dental lamina
dental lamina cyst
dental leakage
dental lever
dental lymph
dental material
dental materials
dental medicine
dental neck
dental nerve
dental notation
dental occlusion (current term)
dental offices
dental orthopaedics
dental orthopedics
dental pain
dental pathology
dental physiology
dental pins
dental plaque
dental plaque index
dental plate
dental polishing
dental polyp
dental porcelain

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