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| Term | occlusal balance |
| See also | balance, occlusal, balanced occlusion |
| Definition | Simultaneous contact of occluding teeth on both sides of the opposing dental arches during lateral and protrusive movements. Occlusal balance is desirable in dentures to keep the non-working side of the denture from popping up. It is not desirable in fixed restorations. |
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