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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