occlusion rim


oc·clu·sion rim

occluding surfaces built on temporary or permanent denture bases for the purpose of making maxillomandibular relation records and for arranging teeth. Synonym(s): bite rim, occlusal rim, record rim

occlusion rim

The biting surfaces built on denture bases to make maxillomandibular relation records and to arrange teeth. Synonym: bite rimSee also: rim

oc·clu·sion rim

(ŏ-klūzhŭn rim) 1. Occluding surfaces built on temporary or permanent denture bases to make maxillomandibular relation records and for arranging teeth. 2. Baseplate wax fabricated to form a denture base and to support denture teeth during laboratory fabrication of a complete denture.
Synonym(s): bite rim, record rim.