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Crossbite

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overbitenoun(dentistry) A malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend over the lower ones.
infraocclusionnoun(dentistry) An irregular occlusion caused by ankylosis of one or more teeth
buccoversionnoun(dentistry) The displacement of a tooth from the normal line of occlusion toward the cheek
underbitenounA malocclusion, in which the lower teeth extend past the upper ones
occlusionnounThe process of occluding, or something that occludes.
buccalizationnoun(orthodontics) The procedure of moving teeth towards the buccal (cheek) side of the arch.
occlusal(dentistry) On the side of a tooth which mates with the opposing tooth.
oblique ridgenoun(dentistry) A ridge on the masticatory surface of an upper molar tooth extending from the mesiolingual to the distobuccal cusp.
distoclusionnounAn abnormal distal positioning of the lower jaw.
labioversionnoun(dentistry) The malposition of an anterior tooth away from the normal line of occlusion towards the lips.
overeruptionnoun(dentistry) The physiological movement of a tooth lacking an opposing partner in the dental occlusion.
overjetnoun(dentistry) The extent of horizontal overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors.
retrognathianounA malocclusion in which the maxilla or mandible is further posterior than would be expected.
orthocclusionnoun(dentistry, orthodontics) Normal occlusion.
intercuspidationnounocclusion of the cusps of the upper and lower teeth
buccal pitnoun(dentistry) A small pit that forms on the side of a molar.
bicuspidizationnoun(dentistry) The separation of the mesial and distal roots of a molar in order to eliminate a furcation and allow normal oral hygiene
disclusionnoun(dentistry) A separation of the teeth when the jaw is slightly opened.
ectocingulidnounA cingulid on the exterior of a tooth
wishboningnounLateral transverse bending of the mandibular symphysis as a result of mastication.

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