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Malocclusion means the teeth do not come together correctly when one bites. Common malocclusions include prognathic when the lower jaw sticks out too far, retronathic when the lower jaw is too far back in relation to the upper jaw, and cross bite when the lower teeth rest outside the upper teeth on one side or the other.
Many malocclusions can be corrected with orthodontic (braces) treatment. Others can require surgery, or a combination of surgery and orthodontic treatment.
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∙ 8y agoAccording to Wikipedia, a malocclusion "is a misalignment or incorrect relation between the teeth of the two dental arches when they approach each other as the jaws close."
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∙ 15y agoOverbite, underbite, crossbite, openbite. Malocclusion is a term that means the teeth are not aligned properly.
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How can malocclusion be prevented?
In general, malocclusion is not preventable.
How do braces treat malocclusion?
Braces are used to treat malocclusion by changing the position of the teeth.
How is malocclusion usually discovered?
Malocclusion is most often found during a routine dental examination.
What are the types of malocclusion?
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Who specialises in treating malocclusion?
Orthodontist
Can wearing braces can affect if you have a temporomandibular joint disorder?
some times the malocclusion can lead to TMJ proplem is your is due to malocclusion Braces will help you
When the Angle classification of malocclusion was given?
1899
Orthodontics is the specialty of dentistry that deals with?
malocclusion
How does a malocclusion affect a person?
Malocclusion may be seen as crooked, crowded, or protruding teeth. It may affect a person's appearance, speech, and/or ability to eat.
What are some symptoms that indicate that one has malocclusion?
Some symptoms that might indicate one has malocclusion are crooked or protruding teeth. If one has malocclusion then they may have a poor bite that could cause problems when chewing food, facial pain, or even slurred speech.
What other names is a malocclusion known by?
The word malocclusion literally means "bad bite." The condition may also be referred to as an irregular bite, crossbite, or overbite.
What x-rays may help a dentist evaluate malocclusion?
When malocclusion is suspected, photographs and x rays of the face and mouth may be taken for further study.
