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)

Annotation

grinding of occlusal surfaces of teeth to achieve optimal occlusion

broušení okluzních povrchů zubů k dosažení optimální okluze

DUI

D019558 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0029046

Previous indexing

Dental Occlusion, Balanced (1993-1996)

History note

97; OCCLUSAL EQUILIBRATION was see DENTAL OCCLUSION, BALANCED 1975-96; was see under DENTAL OCCLUSION, BALANCED 1969-74

Online note

use DENTAL OCCLUSION, BALANCED to search OCCLUSAL ADJUSTMENT 1969-96

Public note

97; OCCLUSAL EQUILIBRATION was see DENTAL OCCLUSION, BALANCED 1975-96; was see under DENTAL OCCLUSION, BALANCED 1969-74