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Overbite
A malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend over the lower ones.
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noun
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A malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend over the lower ones.
verb
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To use excessive acid in an etching process, so that the result is too deep.
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| underbitenoun | A malocclusion, in which the lower teeth extend past the upper ones |
| overjetnoun | (dentistry) The extent of horizontal overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors. |
| crossbitenoun | (dentistry) An occlusal irregularity where a tooth (or teeth) has a more buccal or lingual position than its corresponding antagonist tooth in the upper or lower arcade. |
| occlusionnoun | The process of occluding, or something that occludes. |
| infraocclusionnoun | (dentistry) An irregular occlusion caused by ankylosis of one or more teeth |
| retrognathianoun | A malocclusion in which the maxilla or mandible is further posterior than would be expected. |
| overeruptionnoun | (dentistry) The physiological movement of a tooth lacking an opposing partner in the dental occlusion. |
| 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. |
| uppernoun | That which is higher, contrasted with the lower. |
| buccoversionnoun | (dentistry) The displacement of a tooth from the normal line of occlusion toward the cheek |
| odontotomynoun | (dentistry) The removal of gum tissue that overlays part of a tooth |
| orthocclusionnoun | (dentistry, orthodontics) Normal occlusion. |
| prognathismnoun | An abnormal projection of the jaws. |
| orthodonturenoun | Orthodontics. |
| intercuspidationnoun | occlusion of the cusps of the upper and lower teeth |
| distoclusionnoun | An abnormal distal positioning of the lower jaw. |
| buccalizationnoun | (orthodontics) The procedure of moving teeth towards the buccal (cheek) side of the arch. |
| labioversionnoun | (dentistry) The malposition of an anterior tooth away from the normal line of occlusion towards the lips. |
| disclusionnoun | (dentistry) A separation of the teeth when the jaw is slightly opened. |
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