The curve of Wilson is the across arch curvature or posterior occlusal plane.
Arc of the curve, which is concave for mandibular teeth and convex for
maxillary teeth
A tooth ( : teeth) is a hard, calcified structure found in the jaws (or mouths) of many vertebrates and used to break down food. Some animals, particularly carnivores and omnivores, also use teeth to help with capturing or wounding prey, te ...
are defined by a line drawn from left mandibular first molar to right mandibular first molar.
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Curve of Spee
In anatomy, the Curve of Spee (called also von Spee's curve or Spee's curvature) is defined as the curvature of the mandibular occlusal plane beginning at the canine and following the buccal cusps of the posterior teeth, continuing to the terminal ...
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Human head and neck
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