Malocclusion (definition)

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Definition: Such malposition and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth as to interfere with the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982)

entry term ANGLE'S CLASSIFICATION: Angle's classes MALOCCLUSION, ANGLE CLASS I & MALOCCLUSION, ANGLE CLASS II & MALOCCLUSION, ANGLE CLASS III are also available but index Angle's classification in general or unspecified as MALOCCLUSION /class
See Also Dentition; Mandibular Advancement; Orthodontics, Corrective; Prognathism; Retrognathism
Examples Dental Occlusion, Traumatic; Diastema; Malocclusion, Angle Class I; Malocclusion, Angle Class II; Malocclusion, Angle Class III; Open Bite

Other names Tooth Crowding; Crossbite; Angle's Classification; Malocclusions; Crowdings, Tooth; Crowding, Tooth; Crossbites; Cross Bites; Classification, Angle's; Bites, Cross; Bite, Cross; Angles Classification; Angle Classification; Cross Bite

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