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It is basically a slanting of the teeth relative to the lips and nose. It's usually a result of facial asymmetries in the jaw.
The photo on the left is an example of an occlusal cant:
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Difference between occlusal outline and occlusal table of the teeth?
occlusal table means the area bounded by the cusp ridges and marginal ridges
In primary teeth the ideal occlusal scheme is?
In primary teeth, the ideal occlusal scheme is
What is mo amalgam?
Mesial Occlusal
What is formed in the occlusal surface when multiple cusps join together?
A central fossa is formed in the occlusal surface when multiple cusps join together. This fossa provides a central depression where food can accumulate during chewing and aids in guiding the movement of the mandible during occlusion.
What is the term occlusal to contact point?
"Occlusal" refers to the biting surface of teeth, while "contact point" refers to the area where adjacent teeth touch each other. Occlusal contact points are the specific spots where teeth come into contact during biting and chewing.
What is the chew surface of the posterior teeth?
This is the Occlusal surface
What is ADA code D7880?
Occlusal Orthodic Device
What feature borders the occlusal table of a posterior?
marginal ridges
What feature borders the occlusal table of the posterior tooth?
marginal ridges
What features border the occlusal table of a posterior tooth?
marginal ridges
What are dental impression?
There are three types of impressions: 1)Preliminary, 2)Occlusal, and 3)Final. The preliminary is the first impression you would take, the occlusal is one to check the bite, and a final would be more detailed. :)
Can braces even out a canted occlusal plane?
While with traditional orthodontic treatment, canted occlusal planes can be problematic, the use of new mini-screws has changed this. Inserting a small mini-screw into the maxilla allows controlled intrusion and extrusion of teeth in order to level a canted occlusal plane. http://www.orthodonticproductsonline.com/issues/articles/2006-02_12.asp
