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Trifurcated
Having three roots.
Bilateral
Having two sides.
Balanced occlusion
When the teeth occlude simultaneously and are all balanced.
Centric occlusion
The natural position of the jaw when the mouth is closed.
Compensating curve
The curve in denture teeth that is added to handle the movements of the jaw when you talk or eat.
Symmetry
When two sides are the same/mirroring each other.
Festooning
The carving of the denture base to create a scalloped appearance.
Balancing side
The opposite side of the jaw that grinds food.
Working side
The side of the jaw that grinds food when you chew.
Bifurcated
Having two roots.
Centric relation
The natural position of your jaw when it is relaxed.
Cuspid line
The line denoting where the anterior teeth are.
Curve of Spee
The curve that makes an upward slope from the anterior teeth to the posterior.
Freeway space
The space between your upper and lower jaw when your jaw is relaxed.
Occlusion
When your upper and lower teeth come together to close.
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