overclosure

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• overclosure — A decrease in occlusal vertical dimension. * * * over·clo·sure (o″vər kloґzhər) the loss of occlusal vertical dimension …   Medical dictionary

• reduced interarch distance overclosure — the loss of occlusal or contact vertical dimension …   Medical dictionary

• retrusive excursion — the slight backward and return movement of the mandible between the position of closure and one slightly posterior, more often present with mandibular overclosure …   Medical dictionary

• perlиche — per·lиche (per leshґ) [Fr.] single or multiple fissures at the corners of the mouth, which may be unilateral or bilateral and may spread to the lips and cheeks. It may be due to a primary or superimposed infection, such as with Candida albicans …   Medical dictionary