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malocclusion (mal″ә-kloo´zhәn)   malposition of the teeth resulting in the faulty meeting of the teeth or jaws; this should be corrected because it predisposes to dental caries and may lead to digestive disorders and inadequate nutrition because of difficulty in chewing. If there is facial distortion., it can have psychological effects.
(A), Normal occlusion; (B), Class I malocclusion; (C), Class II malocclusion; (D), Class III malocclusion. Note the position of the mesial cusp of the maxillary molar relative to the mandibular molar in each type of occlusion.

(A), Normal occlusion; (B), Class I malocclusion; (C), Class II malocclusion; (D), Class III malocclusion. Note the position of the mesial cusp of the maxillary molar relative to the mandibular molar in each type of occlusion.




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