retrude (Meaning)
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retrude (v. t.)
To thrust back.
Synonyms & Antonyms of retrude
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retrude Sentence Examples
- The mandible retrudes during swallowing, allowing the tongue to elevate and facilitate food manipulation.
- Cleft lip and palate surgeries often involve retruding the premaxilla to improve facial symmetry.
- Surgical repositioning may be necessary to retrude a protruding mandible.
- Certain types of orthodontics can gradually retrude upper incisors to correct an overbite.
- The temporalis muscle retracts the mandible, resulting in retrusion of the mandible.
- Pathological conditions such as temporomandibular disorders can lead to retrusion of the condyle.
- In some instances, jaw reconstruction involves retruding the mandible to restore normal function.
- The zygomatic arch prevents excessive retrusion of the mandible during mastication.
- Retrusion of the maxilla can help correct a gummy smile.
- Dental implants can be used to replace missing teeth while also providing retrusion to improve aesthetics.
FAQs About the word retrude
To thrust back.
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No antonyms found.
The mandible retrudes during swallowing, allowing the tongue to elevate and facilitate food manipulation.
Cleft lip and palate surgeries often involve retruding the premaxilla to improve facial symmetry.
Surgical repositioning may be necessary to retrude a protruding mandible.
Certain types of orthodontics can gradually retrude upper incisors to correct an overbite.
