malocclusion

malocclusion
n.
a condition in which there is an abnormal arrangement of the teeth or discrepancy in the relationship of the jaws. It is usually treated by orthodontics. If jaw discrepancy is severe, it may require orthognathic surgery.

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  • malocclusion — [ malɔklyzjɔ̃ ] n. f. • 1963; mot angl., de 1. mal et occlusion ♦ Méd. Fermeture défectueuse des dentures (implantation anormale de certaines dents, anomalie de position des mâchoires). ⇒MALOCCLUSION, subst. fém. MÉD. ,,Rapport défectueux ou… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • malocclusion — 1864, from MAL (Cf. mal ) + OCCLUSION (Cf. occlusion) …   Etymology dictionary

  • malocclusion — [mal΄ə klo͞o′zhən] n. improper meeting of the upper and lower teeth; faulty occlusion …   English World dictionary

  • Malocclusion — Deep bite redirects here. For the village, see Deep Bight, Newfoundland and Labrador. Malocclusion Classification and external resources ICD 10 K07.4 ICD 9 …   Wikipedia

  • malocclusion — 1. Any deviation from a physiologically acceptable contact of opposing dentitions. 2. Any deviation from a normal occlusion. * * * mal·oc·clu·sion .mal ə klü zhən n improper occlusion esp abnormality in the coming together of teeth * * * n. a… …   Medical dictionary

  • Malocclusion Dentaire — La malocclusion dentaire se traduit par une pousse anormale des dents. Sommaire 1 Chez l humain 2 Chez les animaux 2.1 Rongeurs 3 Notes …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Malocclusion dentaire — La malocclusion dentaire se traduit par une pousse anormale des dents, ce qui perturbe considérablement la fonction musculaire des mâchoires et la posture du corps face à la gravité terrestre. Sommaire 1 Chez l humain 2 Chez les animaux 2.1… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • malocclusion — noun Date: 1888 improper occlusion; especially abnormality in the coming together of teeth …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • malocclusion — maloccluded, adj. /mal euh klooh zheuhn/, n. Dentistry. faulty occlusion; irregular contact of opposing teeth in the upper and lower jaws. [1885 90; MAL + OCCLUSION] * * * …   Universalium

  • malocclusion — noun A misalignment of the upper and lower sets of teeth …   Wiktionary

  • malocclusion — mælÉ™ kluːʒn n. condition in which the upper and lower teeth do not align properly when closed (Dentistry) …   English contemporary dictionary

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