malocclusion

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

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Horses also sometimes suffer from equine malocclusion where there is a misalignment between their upper and lower jaws. Source: Internet

Clinical features include megalocephaly, short limbs, prominent forehead, thoracolumbar kyphosis and mid-facial hypoplasia. citation Complications like dental malocclusion, hydrocephalus and repeated otitis media can be observed. Source: Internet

Individual differences in dental structure, lip shape and size, jaw shape and the degree of jaw malocclusion, and other anatomical factors will affect whether a particular embouchure technique will be effective or not. Source: Internet

Malocclusion, or a “bad bite,” may lead to problems with the temporomandibular joint and cause digestion problems. Source: Internet

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