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ˌmæl əˈklu ʒənmal·oc·clu·sion
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Princeton's WordNet
malocclusionnoun
(dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
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malocclusionnoun
A misalignment of the upper and lower sets of teeth
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malocclusion
Malocclusion is a dental condition characterized by the misalignment of teeth when the jaws are closed, resulting in an improper bite. This can involve overcrowding of teeth, spacing issues, or teeth that are twisted, tilted, or protruding. There are several types of malocclusion including overbite, underbite, crossbite, and open bite. It can potentially lead to oral health complications and may affect appearance, speech, and eating. Treatment can involve braces, aligners or, in severe cases, surgery.
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Malocclusion
A malocclusion is a misalignment of teeth or incorrect relation between the teeth of the two dental arches. The term was coined by Edward Angle, the "father of modern orthodontics", as a derivative of occlusion, which refers to the manner in which opposing teeth meet.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
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)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of malocclusion in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of malocclusion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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