Clinical term
malocclusion
A bite in which the teeth or jaws do not meet correctly — crowding, spacing, overbite, underbite, crossbite or open bite.
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
Read the full guideClass Two Malocclusion and Receding Chin Aesthetics
Where we discuss malocclusion
- Alveolar Bone Fracture Repair and Loose Teeth Stabilization
- Mandibular Setback Surgery for Protruding Lower Jaw Alignment
- Anterior Open Bite: Causes, Complications, and Orthodontic Management
- Underbite Correction: Early Treatment Options and Jaw Alignment
- Clear Aligners Versus Traditional Metal Braces for Adults
- Thumb Sucking Dental Complications: Orthodontic Appliances to Break Habits
- Camouflage Orthodontics: Correcting Skeletal Malocclusions Without Jaw Surgery
- Mouth Breathing in Children: Dental Signs and Airway Health
- Class Two Malocclusion and Receding Chin Aesthetics
- Class Three Underbite and Midface Deficiency Correction
- Le Fort I Osteotomy for Correcting Midface Deficiency
- Dental and Facial Features of Crouzon Syndrome in Children
- Uneven Bite Pressure and Tooth Abfraction Lesions
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