Intercuspation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Intercuspation is a noun meaning The interlocking of the cusps of upper and lower teeth.
Meaning
The interlocking of the cusps of upper and lower teeth.
Example Sentences
All the patients were instructed to keep awake with the maximum intercuspation during the CBCT scanning.
Word Forms
- intercuspations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include interdentalization, intercision, cross-bite, interdental, interdentil, interjacence.
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