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| Term | centric occlusion |
| Pronunciation | SEN-trik uh-KLOO-zhun |
| See also | centric, occlusion, acquired centric occlusion, maximal intercuspal position, maximal intercuspation |
| Definition | 1. The maximum occlusion of opposing teeth, regardless of condylar positon. 2. Contact between opposing teeth when the mandible is in centric relation. |
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