Akademik

repositioning

1. To place in another position as during an operation. 2. SYN: reduction (1).

- gingival r. surgical relocation of the attached gingiva to eliminate pathosis or to establish more acceptable form and function.

- jaw r. the changing of any relative position of the mandible to the maxillae, by altering the occlusion of the natural or artificial teeth or by surgical means.

- muscle r. the surgical replacement of a muscle attachment into a more functional position.

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re·po·si·tion·ing (re″pə-zishґən-ing) 1. changing the position of something. 2. the replacing of a structure or part to its normal site.

Medical dictionary. 2011.