Lec 2.1: Terminologies Flashcards

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Defined as the static, closed contacting position of upper teeth to lower teeth.

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Dental occlusion

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2
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Defined as a separation of teeth from occlusion; the opposite of occlusion.

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Disocclusion

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3
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It should include not only a range of anatomically accepted values, but also physiologic adaptability.

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Normal occlusion

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4
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Implies a situation commonly found in absence of disease.

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Normal

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5
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What is referred to as normal occlusion orthodontically?

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Angle’s Class I occlusion

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6
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Mesiobuccal cusp of maxillary 1st molar should occlude in mesiobuccal groove of mandibular 1st molar.

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Angle’s Class I occlusion

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7
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Normal occlusion involves? (6)

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  1. Occlusal contact
  2. Alignment of teeth
  3. Overjet
  4. Overbite
  5. Arrangement + relationship of teeth between arches
  6. Relationship of teeth to osseous structures
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8
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Refers both to an aesthetic + physiologic ideal.

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Ideal occlusion

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9
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Important aspect of ideal occlusion includes? (3)

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  1. Functional harmony
  2. Stability of masticatory system
  3. Neuromuscular harmony in masticatory system
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10
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An occlusion which is judged to be a causative factor in formation of traumatic lesions.

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Traumatic occlusion

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Disturbances in supporting structures of teeth, muscles, and TMJ.

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Traumatic occlusion

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