[Occlusal position on the total denture base from the viewpoint of masticatory rhythm].
1977
M Imai
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MeSH Term
Description
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D008409
Mastication
The act and process of chewing and grinding food in the mouth.
Chewing
D003766
Dental Occlusion
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)
The part of a denture that overlies the soft tissue and supports the supplied teeth and is supported in turn by abutment teeth or the residual alveolar ridge. It is usually made of resins or metal or their combination.
Base, Denture,Bases, Denture,Denture Base
D003824
Denture, Complete
A denture replacing all natural teeth and associated structures in both the maxilla and mandible.