grinding of occlusal surfaces of teeth to achieve optimal occlusion
Scope Note
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)
Entry Term(s)
Occlusal Equilibration
NLM Classification #
WU 440
Previous Indexing
Dental Occlusion, Balanced (1993-1996)
Public MeSH 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
History Note
97; OCCLUSAL EQUILIBRATION was see DENTAL OCCLUSION, BALANCED 1975-96; was see under DENTAL OCCLUSION, BALANCED 1969-74
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)
