Occlusal

Pronunciation: /əˈkluzəl/

Definitions of occlusal

adjective relating to or affecting the surfaces of the teeth that come into contact when the mouth is closed

Example Sentences

A1 The dentist checked the occlusal surface of my teeth.

A2 The occlusal adjustment helped improve my bite.

B1 The dental hygienist recommended an occlusal guard for teeth grinding.

B2 The occlusal analysis revealed some issues with the patient's bite.

C1 The occlusal equilibration procedure was performed to correct the patient's bite.

C2 The dentist used an occlusal splint to treat the patient's temporomandibular joint disorder.

Examples of occlusal in a Sentence

formal The occlusal surface of the tooth is responsible for chewing and grinding food.

informal Make sure you brush the occlusal surface of your teeth to prevent cavities.

slang I can feel something stuck in my occlusal area, it's annoying!

figurative The occlusal relationship between the upper and lower teeth must be properly aligned for proper bite function.

Grammatical Forms of occlusal

• past tense: occluded
• plural: occlusals
• comparative: more occlusal
• superlative: most occlusal
• present tense: occludes
• future tense: will occlude
• perfect tense: has occluded
• continuous tense: is occluding
• singular: occlusal
• positive degree: occlusal
• infinitive: to occlude
• gerund: occluding
• participle: occluded

Origin and Evolution of occlusal

First Known Use: 1854 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'occlusal' originates from the Latin word 'occlusus', which means 'shut' or 'closed'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in dentistry to describe the biting surfaces of teeth, the term 'occlusal' has evolved to also refer to the relationship between the upper and lower teeth when the jaw is closed.