Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Occlusal Adjustment

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 periodontal and temporomandibular joint problems; and in restorative procedures. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)

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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 periodontal and temporomandibular joint problems; and in restorative procedures. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)

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5 entry terms
  • Occlusal Equilibration
  • Adjustment, Occlusal
  • Adjustments, Occlusal
  • Equilibrations, Occlusal
  • Occlusal Adjustments

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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grinding of occlusal surfaces of teeth to achieve optimal occlusion

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History Note

97; OCCLUSAL EQUILIBRATION was see DENTAL OCCLUSION, BALANCED 1975-96; was see under DENTAL OCCLUSION, BALANCED 1969-74

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  • Dental Occlusion, Balanced (1993-1996)

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  1. E06w.658w.578.200

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WU 440

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Occlusal Adjustment. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019558. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019558
  2. Occlusal Adjustment. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73465501