excursive movements
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excursion — Any movement from one point to another, usually with the implied idea of returning again to the original position. lateral e. movement of the mandible to the right or left side. protrusive e. movement of the mandible to a … Medical dictionary
malocclusion — 1. Any deviation from a physiologically acceptable contact of opposing dentitions. 2. Any deviation from a normal occlusion. * * * mal·oc·clu·sion .mal ə klü zhən n improper occlusion esp abnormality in the coming together of teeth * * * n. a… … Medical dictionary
compensating curve — the curve introduced in the construction of artificial dentures to compensate for the opening influence produced by the condylar and incisal guidances during lateral and protrusive mandibular excursive movements. Called also compensating… … Medical dictionary
functional occlusion — such contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth as will provide the highest efficiency in the centric position and during all excursive movements of the jaw that are essential to mastication, without producing trauma … Medical dictionary
