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Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-03-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Orthodontics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- occlusion
1, record 1, English, occlusion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bite 2, record 1, English, bite
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The relationship of the maxillary and mandibular teeth as they are brought into functional contact. 3, record 1, English, - occlusion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In dental terms, a bite is known as occlusion, and is an entire field of study regarding the spatial alignment of teeth in the mouth. A natural bite should ideally consist of perfect alignment in both vertical and horizontal directions. 2, record 1, English, - occlusion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Orthodontie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- occlusion
1, record 1, French, occlusion
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] position d'intercuspidation maximale. 2, record 1, French, - occlusion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est important de remplacer rapidement des dents manquantes pour empêcher les autres dents de se déplacer, provoquant ainsi des problèmes au niveau de l'occlusion, c'est-à-dire l'alignement des dents les unes par rapport aux autres lorsqu'on ferme la bouche. 3, record 1, French, - occlusion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ortodoncia
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- oclusión
1, record 1, Spanish, oclusi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relación de los dientes de la mandíbula y los dientes del maxilar cuando entran en contacto. 1, record 1, Spanish, - oclusi%C3%B3n
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