Posselt's envelope of motion
Posselt's Envelope of Motion
Posselt's Envelope of Motion (pronunciation: poh-selts en-ve-lope of mo-shun) is a concept in the field of Dentistry that describes the range of movement of the Mandible in relation to the Maxilla.
Etymology
The term is named after the German dentist, Ulrich Posselt, who first described this concept in the mid-20th century.
Definition
Posselt's Envelope of Motion is a three-dimensional diagram that illustrates the extreme positions that the mandible can reach in relation to the maxilla. It is used to understand the functional movements of the jaw, including opening, closing, protrusion, retrusion, and lateral movements.
Related Terms
- Mandible: The lower jawbone in mammals, which holds the lower teeth in place.
- Maxilla: The upper jawbone in mammals, which holds the upper teeth in place.
- Protrusion: The act of pushing, or state of being pushed, forward.
- Retrusion: The act of pulling, or state of being pulled, backward.
- Lateral Movement: Movement in a direction to the side.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Posselt's envelope of motion
- Wikipedia's article - Posselt's envelope of motion
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