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Record 1 2013-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
DEF

The relationship of the maxillary and mandibular teeth as they are brought into functional contact.

CONT

In dental terms, a bite is known as occlusion, and is an entire field of study regarding the spatial alignment of teeth in the mouth. A natural bite should ideally consist of perfect alignment in both vertical and horizontal directions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie
DEF

[...] position d'intercuspidation maximale.

CONT

Il est important de remplacer rapidement des dents manquantes pour empêcher les autres dents de se déplacer, provoquant ainsi des problèmes au niveau de l'occlusion, c'est-à-dire l'alignement des dents les unes par rapport aux autres lorsqu'on ferme la bouche.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ortodoncia
DEF

Relación de los dientes de la mandíbula y los dientes del maxilar cuando entran en contacto.

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