malocclusion

Thân thiện

A dentist points to a model showing a patient's malocclusion.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A misalignment or incorrect relationship between the teeth of the upper and lower jaws when they come together (the bite). This is a dental condition where the teeth do not fit together normally.

Usage

• Malocclusion is a technical term used primarily in dentistry and orthodontics to diagnose and describe bite problems.
• It is an uncountable noun when referring to the general condition, but countable when referring to specific types or cases (e.g., ).
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • Crowded teeth often lead to malocclusion.
  • A common type of malocclusion is an overbite, where the upper front teeth protrude over the lower teeth.
  • Early treatment can correct certain malocclusions in children.

Advanced Usage

• "to correct a malocclusion": to fix a bite problem through orthodontic treatment.
  • The primary goal of braces is to correct the malocclusion and improve the bite.
• "severe/ mild malocclusion": describing the degree of the bite problem.
  • He had a severe malocclusion that affected his ability to chew properly.

Variants and Related Words

• Occlusion (n): The normal, proper alignment and contact between the upper and lower teeth when the jaws are closed. (This is the opposite state of malocclusion).
  • A good occlusion is important for oral health.
• Orthodontics (n): The branch of dentistry that specializes in diagnosing, preventing, and correcting malocclusions.
  • She specializes in orthodontics.

Synonyms

• Bad bite: A less technical, more general term.
• Misaligned bite: A descriptive phrase meaning the same thing.
• Dental misalignment: A broader term that can include malocclusion.

Antonyms

• Occlusion: Normal bite alignment.
• Proper alignment: Correct positioning of the teeth.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally