Malocclusion
"Malocclusion" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Such malposition and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth as to interfere with the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982)
| Descriptor ID |
D008310
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C07.793.494
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| Concept/Terms |
Crossbite- Crossbite
- Crossbites
- Cross Bite
- Bite, Cross
- Bites, Cross
- Cross Bites
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