Medical Definition of Balanced occlusion

1. The simultaneous contacting of the upper and lower teeth on the right and left and in the anterior and posterior occlusal areas in centric and eccentric positions within the functional range; used primarily in reference to the mouth, but also arranged and observed on articulators, developed to prevent a tipping or rotating of the denture bases in relation to the supporting structures. Synonym: balanced articulation, balanced bite. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Balanced Occlusion

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balanced occlusion (current term)
balanced polymorphism
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