Quiz #3 Vocabulary

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.