Malocclusions are most often inherited, but may be acquired.
Malocclusions may be acquired from habits like finger or thumb sucking, tongue thrusting.
Malocclusions may be symptomless or they may produce pain from increased stress on the oral structures.
Teeth may show abnormal signs of wear on the chewing surfaces or decay in areas of tight overlap. Chewing may be difficult.
Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both.
We cover medically necessary orthodontic treatment for severe handicapping malocclusions, craniofacial anomalies, or cleft lip or palate for children (20 years of age and younger).MAA does not cover orthodontic services for adults.
Inherited conditions include too many or too few teeth, too much or too little space between teeth, irregular mouth and jaw size and shape, and atypical formations of the jaws and face, such as a cleft palate.
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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The orthodontist is a dentist, but not all dentists are orthodontists. Dentist diagnoses and treats problems in the cavity of the mouth. Orthodontists treat misalignments in the mouth, called malocclusions, such as extra teeth, crowded teeth, congenitally missing teeth, and spacing problems. Souce: https://www.mcdermottortho.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-dentist-endodontist-and-orthodontist/
The dental code 8080 refers to "Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment," which is a procedure used for the complete orthodontic correction of malocclusions and misaligned teeth. This code encompasses the entire course of orthodontic treatment, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and the use of appliances to achieve the desired alignment. It's important for dental insurance billing and tracking orthodontic services.