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Preferred term

Overbite  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A malocclusion in which maxillary incisor and canine teeth project over the mandibular teeth excessively. The overlap is measured perpendicular to the occlusal plane and is also called vertical overlap. When the overlap is measured parallel to the occlusal plane it is referred to as overjet. A malocclusion of the teeth in which maxillary incisor and canine teeth project over the mandiblar teeth. The overlap is measured parallel to the occlusal plane and therefore is called horizontal overlap.

Entry terms

  • Deep Bite
  • Deep-Bite
  • Over Bite

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