TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

freeway space [1 record]

Record 1 2001-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

The distance between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth when the mandible is in its physiologic rest position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
DEF

En occlusodontologie, c'est l'espace entre les dents antagonistes, lorsque la mandibule est en position physiologique de repos.

OBS

En occlusion neuromusculaire, c'est la distance inter-maxillaire lorsque la mandibule est en position physiologique de repos.

Key term(s)
  • espace libre
  • distance interocclusale
  • espace interocclusal

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: