Malocclusion

Question 1

List and define the 6 stated Characterises of Malocclusion

Answer 1

Overbite: vertical overlap (30%)
deep overbite (70-100%)
Overjet (normal is 1-3mm)
Open bite (cause: thumbsucking)
Anterior edge to edge
Crossbite (mandibular teeth bite together buccally or complete lingually to maxillary)

Question 2

Understand and be able to identify the Three, Angles Molar classifications and describe how each one is diagnosed

Answer 2

Question 3

Describe the differences between a CL 2 Div 1 and CL 2 Div 2 occlusion

Answer 3

Question 4

List and define at least 5 malposition of individual teeth

Answer 4