malocclusion

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

cap occlusion occlusal malpositioned teeth misaligned teeth mispositioned teeth occlusal disharmony overlapping teeth unequal teeth uneven teeth abnormal tooth alignment bite anomaly displaced teeth imperfect dental alignment improperly aligned teeth
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Antonyms

benocclusion

Hypernyms

disorder upset

Hyponyms

overbite

Related terms

malocclude

Phrases with the word

dental malocclusion

Examples

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

Close letter words and terms

maloca malocchio malocclude malocclusional malodor malodorant