preocclusion
noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:Preocclusal contacts play a significant role in the development of the temporomandibular joint.
Definition:Of, relating to, or occurring before occlusion, especially concerning the position of the teeth just before contact.
From preocclusal
Example:When evaluating the preocclusal plane, orthodontists pay attention to how the upper and lower front teeth relate to each other.
Definition:The surface on which the upper and lower preocclusal teeth make contact just before the full occlusion.
From preocclusal plane
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