Opening and closing

Opening and closing is rare in clinical practice, and it is more common in the permanent period. It refers to the vertical and non-closed contact of the teeth of the upper and lower jaw during the median and non-median occlusion.

The material in this site is intended to be of general informational use and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis, or recommended treatments.

Was this article helpful? Thanks for the feedback. Thanks for the feedback.