Occlusion

Pronunciation: /əˈkluːʒən/

Definitions of occlusion

noun the alignment or positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed

Example Sentences

A1 The dentist explained that an occlusion is when your teeth do not align properly.

A2 The doctor recommended a mouth guard to help with occlusion issues.

B1 The orthodontist suggested braces to correct the occlusion of the patient's teeth.

B2 The dental surgeon performed a procedure to fix the occlusion in the patient's jaw.

C1 The research study focused on the effects of occlusion on jaw movement and muscle activity.

C2 The advanced treatment involved using computer simulations to analyze occlusion patterns in the patient's bite.

Examples of occlusion in a Sentence

formal The dentist identified an occlusion in the patient's bite, causing discomfort.

informal My sister had to get braces because of an occlusion in her teeth.

slang I can't eat popcorn because of this stupid occlusion in my mouth.

figurative The political occlusion prevented any progress on the new legislation.

Grammatical Forms of occlusion

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

Origin and Evolution of occlusion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'occlusion' originated from the Latin word 'occludere' meaning 'to close up'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe the act of closing or blocking, 'occlusion' has evolved in the medical field to refer to the alignment of teeth or the closure of blood vessels.