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| Term | equilibration |
| Pronunciation | ih-kwih-luh-BRAY-shun |
| Variations | occlusal equilibration |
| See also | equilibrate, articulation |
| Definition | 1. The act of bringing an object into balance. 2. Modification of the teeth in order to reduce occlusal stress and stabilize the relation of the mandible to the maxillae. |
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