Medical Definition of Occlusal adjustment

1. Selective grinding of occlusal surfaces of the teeth in an effort to eliminate premature contacts and occlusal interferences; to establish optimal masticatory effectiveness, stable occlusal relationships, direction of main occlusal forces, and efficient multidirectional patterns, to improve functional relations and to induce physiologic stimulation of the masticatory system; to eliminate occlusal trauma; to eliminate abnormal muscle tension; to aid in the stabilization of orthodontic results; to treat peridontal and temporomandibular joint problems; and in restorative procedures. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Occlusal Adjustment

occluded fronts
occluded virus
occludens junction
occludent
occluder
occluders
occludes
occludin
occluding
occluding centric relation record
occluding frame
occluding ligature
occluding relation
occludins
occlusal
occlusal adjustment (current term)
occlusal analysis
occlusal balance
occlusal caries
occlusal clearance
occlusal correction
occlusal curvature
occlusal disharmony
occlusal embrasure
occlusal force
occlusal form
occlusal guard
occlusal guards
occlusal imbalance
occlusal path

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