[Arranging artificial teeth of an upper denture occluding with natural teeth of the lower jaw].
1972
K Chatzenikolaos
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D003767
Dental Occlusion, Balanced
Dental occlusion in which the occlusal contact of the teeth on the working side of the jaw is accompanied by the harmonious contact of the teeth on the opposite (balancing) side. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p556)
A complete denture replacing all the natural maxillary teeth and associated maxillary structures. It is completely supported by the oral tissue and underlying maxillary bone.
D014093
Tooth, Artificial
A fabricated tooth substituting for a natural tooth in a prosthesis. It is usually made of porcelain or plastic.