Occlusion (dentistry)
Occlusion (dentistry)
Occlusion in the field of Dentistry refers to the alignment of teeth and the way that the upper and lower teeth fit together (bite). The term can also refer to the process of bringing the teeth back into contact after being apart.
Pronunciation
Occlusion is pronounced as /əˈkluːʒən/.
Etymology
The term "occlusion" is derived from the Latin word "occludere", which means "to shut up" or "to close off".
Types of Occlusion
There are three main types of occlusion in dentistry:
1. Normal Occlusion: This is when the upper teeth slightly overlap the lower teeth.
2. Malocclusion: This is any deviation from the normal occlusion.
3. Crossbite: This is a type of malocclusion where one or more of the upper teeth bite on the inside of the lower teeth.
Related Terms
- Overbite: This is a type of malocclusion where the upper teeth significantly overlap the lower teeth.
- Underbite: This is a type of malocclusion where the lower teeth overlap the upper teeth.
- Open bite: This is a type of malocclusion where the upper and lower teeth do not touch when the mouth is closed.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Occlusion (dentistry)
- Wikipedia's article - Occlusion (dentistry)
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