Occlusal

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • adj. Of or relating to occlusions of the teeth, especially the chewing or biting surfaces: occlusal wear.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • adj. On the side of a tooth which mates with the opposing tooth.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Same as morsal: noting the biting or grinding surface of a tooth.
  • Word Usage
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