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Descriptor English:   Occlusal Adjustment 
Descriptor Spanish:   Ajuste Oclusal 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Ajuste Oclusal 
Synonyms English:   Occlusal Equilibration  
Tree Number:   E06.658.578.200
Definition English:   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) 
Indexing Annotation English:   grinding of occlusal surfaces of teeth to achieve optimal occlusion
History Note English:   97; OCCLUSAL EQUILIBRATION was see DENTAL OCCLUSION, BALANCED 1975-96; was see under DENTAL OCCLUSION, BALANCED 1969-74 
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AE adverse effects CL classification
CT contraindications EC economics
ES ethics HI history
IS instrumentation MA manpower
MT methods MO mortality
NU nursing PX psychology
ST standards SN statistics & numerical data
TD trends UT utilization
VE veterinary  
Record Number:   33130 
Unique Identifier:   D019558 

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