| Term | maximal intercuspation |
| Pronunciation | MAK-suh-mum in-tur-kus-PAY-shun |
| Variations | acquired centric occlusion, maximal intercuspal position, maximum intercuspation, convenience centric, interdigitated occlusion |
| See also | intercuspation |
| Definition | The maximum occlusion of opposing teeth, regardless of condylar positon. |
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