| D007574 |
Jaw Relation Record |
A registration of any positional relationship of the mandible in reference to the maxillae. These records may be any of the many vertical, horizontal, or orientation relations. (Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry) |
Axiography,Bite Registration,Sirognathography,Record, Jaw Relation,Records, Jaw Relation,Bite Registrations,Jaw Relation Records,Registration, Bite,Registrations, Bite |
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| D008310 |
Malocclusion |
Such malposition and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth as to interfere with the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982) |
Angle's Classification,Crossbite,Tooth Crowding,Cross Bite,Angle Classification,Angles Classification,Bite, Cross,Bites, Cross,Classification, Angle's,Cross Bites,Crossbites,Crowding, Tooth,Crowdings, Tooth,Malocclusions |
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| D008334 |
Mandible |
The largest and strongest bone of the FACE constituting the lower jaw. It supports the lower teeth. |
Mylohyoid Groove,Mylohyoid Ridge,Groove, Mylohyoid,Grooves, Mylohyoid,Mandibles,Mylohyoid Grooves,Mylohyoid Ridges,Ridge, Mylohyoid,Ridges, Mylohyoid |
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| D008335 |
Mandibular Condyle |
The posterior process on the ramus of the mandible composed of two parts: a superior part, the articular portion, and an inferior part, the condylar neck. |
Condyle, Mandibular,Condyles, Mandibular,Mandibular Condyles |
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| D008409 |
Mastication |
The act and process of chewing and grinding food in the mouth. |
Chewing |
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| D003481 |
Cuspid |
The third tooth to the left and to the right of the midline of either jaw, situated between the second INCISOR and the premolar teeth (BICUSPID). (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p817) |
Canine Tooth,Canine Teeth,Cuspids,Teeth, Canine,Tooth, Canine |
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| D003679 |
Deglutition |
The act of taking solids and liquids into the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT through the mouth and throat. |
Swallowing,Deglutitions,Swallowings |
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| D003748 |
Dental Equipment |
The nonexpendable items used by the dentist or dental staff in the performance of professional duties. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p106) |
Equipment, Dental,Dental Equipments,Equipments, Dental |
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| 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) |
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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| D003778 |
Dentures |
An appliance used as an artificial or prosthetic replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It does not include CROWNS; DENTAL ABUTMENTS; nor TOOTH, ARTIFICIAL. |
Denture |
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