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oc·clusal ad·just·ment

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  1. Occlusal Adjustment

    Reshaping a tooth surface to modify the dental occlusion.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Occlusal Adjustment

    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)

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of occlusal adjustment in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of occlusal adjustment in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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