Malocclusion

What do we mean by malocclusion?

Faulty contact between the upper and lower teeth when the jaw is closed. noun

An instance of such faulty contact. noun

A misalignment of the upper and lower sets of teeth noun

(dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally noun

A misalignment of the upper and lower sets of teeth.

Words that are spelled similarly to malocclusion:
malocclusion, abocclusion, malocclusions.

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Words that rhyme with malocclusion:
canal occlusion.

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Words that sound like malocclusion:
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