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Definition of 'Malocclusion'

Such malposition and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth as to interfere with the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982)

Common names: Malocclusion; Malocclusions; Angle's Classification; Angle Classification; Angles Classification; Classification, Angle's; Crossbite; Crossbites; Cross Bite; Bite, Cross; Bites, Cross; Cross Bites; Tooth Crowding; Crowding, Tooth; Crowdings, Tooth

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Relationship between malocclusion, orthodontic treatment, and tooth wear.

29 Sep 2009 INTRODUCTION: Although the association between orthodontic treatment and dental health has been studied previously, no studies have hitherto investigated whether the need for, or the receipt of, orthodontic treatment leads to differences in tooth ... Read more...


Three-dimensional orthodontic force measurements.

29 Sep 2009 INTRODUCTION: Until recently, much of the orthodontic biomechanics literature was restricted to 2-dimensional experimental studies and, more recently, to assumption-based 3-dimensional computer modeling. There is little evidence in the literature ... Read more...


Speedy surgical orthodontic treatment with skeletal anchorage in adults--sagittal correction and open bite correction.

29 Sep 2009 PURPOSE: The present report describes a new type of corticotomy-assisted orthodontic treatment called Speedy orthodontics, which allows faster movements of the dental segments using skeletal anchorage. MATERIALS AND METHODS: To minimize the risk of ... Read more...

 

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Definition: Such malposition and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth as to interfere with the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982)

Descriptor UI: D008310

Alternative terms: Malocclusion; Malocclusions; Angle's Classification; Angle Classification; Angles Classification; Classification, Angle's; Crossbite; Crossbites; Cross Bite; Bite, Cross; Bites, Cross; Cross Bites; Tooth Crowding; Crowding, Tooth; Crowdings, Tooth;

Related Mesh Headings: Orthodontics, Corrective; Prognathism; Retrognathism; Mandibular Advancement;

Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; congenital; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; embryology; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; radiotherapy; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; veterinary; ultrasonography; virology;

Tree Number: C07.793.494;

Technical Notes: X ref ANGLE'S CLASSIFICATION: Angle's classes MALOCCLUSION, ANGLE CLASS I & MALOCCLUSION, ANGLE CLASS II & MALOCCLUSION, ANGLE CLASS III are also available but index Angle's classification in general or unspecified as MALOCCLUSION /class

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