condylar hinge position


con·dy·lar hinge po·si·tion

1. the position of the condyles in the temporomandibular joints from which a hinge movement is possible; 2. the maxillomandibular relation from which a consciously stimulated true hinge movement can be executed.

con·dy·lar hinge po·si·tion

(kondi-lăr hinj pŏ-zishŭn) 1. The position of the condyles in the temporomandibular joints from which a hinge movement is possible. 2. The maxillomandibular relation from which a consciously stimulated true hinge movement can be executed.