Malocclusion

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)

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Tree Number(s): C07.793.494

MeSH Unique ID: D008310

Entry Terms:

• Malocclusions
• Tooth Crowding
• Crowdings, Tooth
• Crowding, Tooth
• Crossbite
• Crossbites
• Cross Bite
• Bite, Cross
• Bites, Cross
• Cross Bites
• Angle's Classification
• Angle Classification
• Angles Classification
• Classification, Angle's

See Also:

• Dentition
• Orthodontics, Corrective
• Prognathism
• Mandibular Advancement

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Stomatognathic Diseases
Tooth Diseases
Malocclusion
Dental Occlusion, Traumatic
Malocclusion, Angle Class I
Malocclusion, Angle Class II
Overbite
Malocclusion, Angle Class III
Open Bite