curve of occlusion


curve of oc·clu·sion

1. a curved surface that makes simultaneous contact with the major portion of the incisal and occlusal prominences of the existing teeth; 2. the curve of a dentition on which the occlusal surfaces lie. Synonym(s): occlusal curvature

curve of oc·clu·sion

(kŭrv ŏ-klū'zhŭn) 1. A curved surface that makes simultaneous contact with the major portion of the incisal and occlusal prominences of the existing teeth; 2. The curve of a dentition on which the occlusal surfaces lie.

curve of oc·clu·sion

(kŭrv ŏ-klū'zhŭn) 1. Curved surface that makes simultaneous contact with major portion of the incisal and occlusal prominences of existing teeth. 2. Curve of dentition on which occlusal surfaces lie.
Synonym(s): occlusal curvature.