Malocclusion
Malocclusion
Malformed occlusion can be understood as malocclusion.
Now the question is what is occlusion?
Our upper teeth(maxilla) in close contact with teeth of the lower arch (mandible ) in rest position is termed as occlusion.
What are the features of malocclusion?
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How does a patient know that he /she has malocclusion?
Features range from Altered, crowded front teeth(Anterior crowding)
Open spaces in front teeth(open bite)
Excessive overlapping in front teeth(Deep bite)
Front teeth more outwardly placed(proclined anteriors)
All these features not only cause altered physical appearances but also have deleterious effects on oral health and mental health.
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