occlusal path


oc·clu·sal path

1. a gliding occlusal contact; 2. the path of movement of an occlusal surface.

oc·clu·sal pat·tern

(ŏ-klūzăl patĕrn) 1. Gliding occlusal contact of mandibular teeth against a reference surface attached to maxillary teeth. 2. Recording of movement of occlusal surfaces.
Synonym(s): occlusal path.