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Most people have some degree of malocclusion, although it isn't usually serious enough to require treatment. Those who have more severe malocclusions may require Orthodontic treatment to correct the problem. Correction of malocclusion reduces risk of tooth decay and may help relieve excessive pressure on the Temporomandibular Joint . Malocclusions may be coupled with skeletal disarmony of the face, where the relations between the upper and lower jaws are not appropriate. In these cases the dental problem is, most of the time, derived by the skeletal disarmony. Malocclusions can be divided into three types, depending on the sagittal relations of teeth and jaws:
Other kind of malocclusions are due to vertical discrepancies. Long faces may lead to open bite, while short faces can be coupled to a deep bite. Malocclusions can also be secondary to transversal skeletal discrepancy or to a skeletal asymmetry. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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