Prosthodontics Definitions

The average plane established by the incisal and occlusal surfaces of the teeth. Generally, it is not a plane but

Occluding surfaces fabricated on interim or final denture bases for the purpose of making maxillomandibular relation records and arranging teeth,

The static relationship between the incising or masticating surfaces of the maxillary or mandibular teeth or tooth analogues (GPT8).

The act of filling a mould (GPT8).

An instrument used to graphically record in, one or more planes, paths of mandibular movement and to provide information for

A graphic record of mandibular movement usually recorded in the horizontal, sagittal and frontal planes as registered by styli on

The postural position of the mandible when an individual is resting comfortably in an upright position and the associated muscles

In excessive wear of the teeth, the obliteration of the cusps and formation of either flat or cupped-out occlusal surfaces,

That portion of the surface of a denture that extends in an occlusal direction from the border of the denture

The act or process of making a denture or casting smooth and glossy (GPT8).

A cast formed from a preliminary impression for use in diagnosis or the fabrication of an impression tray (GPT8); also

A negative likeness made for the purpose of diagnosis, treatment planning or the fabrication of a tray (GPT8); also referred

Surgical procedures designed to facilitate the fabrication of a prosthesis or to improve the prognosis of prosthodontic care (GPT8).

The translatory portion of mandibular movement as viewed in a specific body plane that occurs at a rate or amount

A position of the mandible anterior to CR (GPT8).