Open bite malocclusion represents a significant orthodontic challenge, characterised by the absence of vertical overlap between the anterior teeth. Traditional treatments have revolved around both ...

Malocclusion is the medical word for a poor bite. Ideally the upper front teeth should slightly overlap the lower front teeth and the molars should meet evenly. However, perfect teeth are rare and ...

The origin of malocclusion (misalignment of teeth) Malocclusion encompasses deep bites, open bites and — above all — crowding.

Table 4 shows the frequency of overjet and open bite at 30 months, and breastfeeding at 12, 18 and 30 months, to help in understanding the association between breastfeeding and these malocclusions.

Most often malocclusion is a hereditary problem. Jaw and tooth size are inherited traits that can produce a mismatched proportion, such as teeth too large for a small jaw or small teeth that don ...

A 27-year-old woman developed an open bite when she took the atypical antipsychotic aripiprazole, and her malocclusion worsened as her medication dosage increased, according to a case report recently ...

While occlusion refers to the proper alignment of teeth in the upper and lower jaws so that they fit together to create a healthy "bite," malocclusion refers to a disruption of this alignment and ...

With deep bite malocclusion gradually becoming a very common orthodontic occurrence worldwide, we consider this development a major breakthrough for Align with respect to customer adoption.

Malocclusion encompasses deep bites, open bites and — above all — crowding. The most common kind of malocclusion is crowding, particularly as permanent teeth start to erupt.