Preferred Label : occlusal adjustment;
MeSH definition : Selective grinding of occlusal surfaces of the teeth in an effort to eliminate premature
contacts and occlusal interferences; to establish optimal masticatory effectiveness,
stable occlusal relationships, direction of main occlusal forces, and efficient multidirectional
patterns, to improve functional relations and to induce physiologic stimulation of
the masticatory system; to eliminate occlusal trauma; to eliminate abnormal muscle
tension; to aid in the stabilization of orthodontic results; to treat periodontal
and temporomandibular joint problems; and in restorative procedures. (From Jablonski,
Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992);
MeSH synonym : adjustment, occlusal; occlusal equilibration; adjustments, occlusal; occlusal adjustments; equilibrations, occlusal;
MeSH annotation : grinding of occlusal surfaces of teeth to achieve optimal occlusion;
Origin ID : D019558;
UMLS CUI : C0341000;
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Selective grinding of occlusal surfaces of the teeth in an effort to eliminate premature
contacts and occlusal interferences; to establish optimal masticatory effectiveness,
stable occlusal relationships, direction of main occlusal forces, and efficient multidirectional
patterns, to improve functional relations and to induce physiologic stimulation of
the masticatory system; to eliminate occlusal trauma; to eliminate abnormal muscle
tension; to aid in the stabilization of orthodontic results; to treat periodontal
and temporomandibular joint problems; and in restorative procedures. (From Jablonski,
Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)
