mal·oc·clu·sion

(măl′ə-klo͞o′zhən)

1. Faulty contact between the upper and lower teeth when the jaw is closed.

2. An instance of such faulty contact.

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malocclusion

(ˌmæləˈkluːʒən)

(Dentistry) dentistry a defect in the normal position of the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed, as from abnormal development of the jaw

ˌmalocˈcluded adj

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mal•oc•clu•sion

(ˌmæl əˈklu ʒən)

n.

irregular contact of opposing teeth in the upper and lower jaws.

[1885–90]

mal`oc•clud′ed, adj.

mal·oc·clu·sion

(măl′ə-klo͞o′zhən)

A condition in which the upper and lower teeth do not meet properly; a faulty bite.

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

malocclusion - (dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally

dental medicine, dentistry, odontology - the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth

disorder, upset - a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; "the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder"; "everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time"

overbite - (dentistry) malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend abnormally far over the lower teeth

Translations

mal·oc·clu·sion

n. maloclusión, mordida defectuosa.

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malocclusion

n maloclusión f

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M2 PRESSWIRE-August 9, 2019-: Malocclusion Industry - Treatment, Outlook, Analysis, Research, Review to 2023

Malocclusion Industry - Treatment, Outlook, Analysis, Research, Review to 2023

The frequency of different patterns of primary rugae in each malocclusion was also noted (Figure 3).

The Association between Morphological Characteristics of Palatal Rugae and Sagittal Skeletal Patterns

Various physiologic factors could affect the inclination of incisors such as age,7 inclination of the associated alveolar bone,3,10,11 cancellous bone thickness,3,11 depth of the mandibular symphysis,7,10 and perioral soft tissue structures.12-14 Incisors inclination also varies among different skeletal malocclusions. In skeletal class II, lower incisors are usually proclined whereas in skeletal class III, upper incisors are typically proclined and lower incisors are retroclined to compensate the underlying skeletal malocclusion.3,10 Literature suggested that a notable relationship exists between the strength of perioral musculature and inclination of maxillary and mandibular incisors.12-15

COMPARISON OF INCISORS INCLINATION IN HYPERDIVERGENT AND HYPODIVERGENT PATIENTS

An accurate diagnosis of malocclusion and related treatment planning are the key of a successful orthodontic treatment.

Does Gender Have an Effect on Craniofacial Measurements?

The specific objectives of the study were to record the PRC and PD (ICD, IMD, PH, and PA) in Classes I, II and III malocclusion patients and investigate their interrelationship.

Developmental Association of Palatal Dimensions and Palatal Rugae Characteristics in Angle's Classes I, II and III of Malocclusion/Asociacion de Desarrollo de las Dimensiones Palatinas y las Caracteristicas de las Rugas Palatinas en las Clases I, II y III de Maloclusion de Angle

Angle's Class II malocclusion is defined as an anteroposterior discrepancy, that is, in the molar sagittal relationship, even though there may not always be basal bone affected.

Deglutition pattern in Angle's Class II malocclusion

Despite the possibility of treatment, malocclusion is considered a public health problem due to its high prevalence and the extent to which it affects the quality of life of affected individuals (1-7).

Malocclusion and social vulnerability: a representative study with adolescents from Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Patients having Normal SN-MP angle (32 +- 4) with Angle's class 2 division-1 malocclusion was made essential inclusion criteria.

EFFECTS OF TWIN-BLOCK APPLIANCE TREATMENT ON SKELETAL AND DENTOALVEOLAR CHANGES IN CLASS ll DIVISION 1 MALOCCLUSION CASES

(20)- (22) However, a direct relationship between different types of malocclusion and symptoms of OSA have been reported among non-obese adult patients.

The characteristics of dental occlusion in patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in Saudi Arabia