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Mastication |
The act and process of chewing and grinding food in the mouth. |
Chewing |
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Masticatory Muscles |
Muscles arising in the zygomatic arch that close the jaw. Their nerve supply is masseteric from the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve. (From Stedman, 25th ed) |
Masticatory Muscle,Muscle, Masticatory,Muscles, Masticatory |
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Methods |
A series of steps taken in order to conduct research. |
Techniques,Methodological Studies,Methodological Study,Procedures,Studies, Methodological,Study, Methodological,Method,Procedure,Technique |
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| D011859 |
Radiography |
Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). |
Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic |
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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) |
Canine Guidance,Occlusal Guidance,Occlusal Plane,Occlusion, Dental,Dental Occlusions,Guidance, Canine,Guidance, Occlusal,Occlusal Guidances,Occlusal Planes,Occlusions, Dental,Plane, Occlusal,Planes, Occlusal |
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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) |
Balanced Dental Occlusion,Occlusion, Balanced Dental,Balanced Dental Occlusions,Dental Occlusions, Balanced,Occlusions, Balanced Dental |
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| D003769 |
Dental Occlusion, Traumatic |
An occlusion resulting in overstrain and injury to teeth, periodontal tissue, or other oral structures. |
Occlusion, Dental, Traumatic,Occlusion, Traumatic Dental,Traumatic Dental Occlusion,Dental Occlusions, Traumatic,Occlusions, Traumatic Dental,Traumatic Dental Occlusions |
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Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D013704 |
Temporomandibular Joint |
An articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the articular tubercle of the temporal bone. |
TMJ,Joint, Temporomandibular,Joints, Temporomandibular,Temporomandibular Joints |
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