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grinding surface -->
denture occlusal surface


That portion of the surface of a denture that makes contact or near contact with the corresponding surface of an opposing denture or tooth.

Synonym: facies occlusalis dentis, facies masticatoria, grinding surface, masticating surface, masticatory surface, occlusal surface.