occlusion
- noun
- /əˈkluːʒən/
- Specialized
:
oclusión
- She was advised to improve her occlusion to prevent potential dental issues.
- dental occlusion
Examples
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An orthognathic (Angle class 1) relationship refers to normal occlusion and facial proportion.
Academic text (1999) -
The dentist explained that the occlusion of my teeth is important for a healthy bite.
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The findings of our study support previous research that showed that occlusion status did not affect swallowing ability.
Academic text (2006) -
If they are coming into proper occlusion (bite), then you can often leave them alone.
Blog text (16) -
However, in doing so, it is important to maintain a stable dental occlusion and a balanced aesthetic appearance.
Academic text (1999) -
To maintain dental occlusion, either arch bars or orthodontic bands are required prior to osteotomy.
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At this time, we are able to state only that we observed an association between occlusion status and accumulated oropharyngeal secretions.
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Proper dental occlusion ensures that the upper and lower teeth align correctly when the mouth is closed.
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How Aligned
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Etymology
Occlusion comes from the Latin occludere and its parts ob- 'against' and claudere 'to close', so imagine the upper and lower teeth 'closing' against each other when you bite. That's why in dentistry occlusion means how the teeth meet.