Dental Occlusion

Synonyms

Canine Guidance

Dental Occlusions

Guidance, Canine

Guidance, Occlusal

Occlusal Guidance

Occlusal Guidances

Occlusal Plane

Occlusal Planes

Occlusion, Dental

Occlusions, Dental

Plane, Occlusal

Planes, Occlusal

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. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p556, p472)