balancing side

bal·anc·ing side

in dentistry, the nonfunctioning side from which the mandible moves during the working bite.

bal·anc·ing side

(bal'ăns-ing sīd) The segment of the dentition that is opposite the direction in which the lower jaw is being moved.
Compare: working side

bal·anc·ing side

(bal'ăns-ing sīd) In dentistry, nonfunctioning side from which the mandible moves during the working bite.