Clinical term
overbite
Excessive vertical overlap of the upper front teeth over the lower ones, sometimes with the lower teeth biting into the palate.
Also called: deep bite, overjet
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
Read the full guideAligners for Overbite Correction
Where we discuss overbite
- Correcting Severe Deep Bites With Restorative Dentistry
- Overbite vs Overjet: Key Differences and Correction Methods
- Deep Bite: Symptoms, Dental Complications, and Treatment Options
- Herbst Appliance for Severe Overbites: Function and Adjustment Period
- Twin Block Appliance: How Functional Jaw Positioning Corrects Bites
- Class Two Malocclusion and Receding Chin Aesthetics
- Pre-Surgical Orthodontics Before Underbite or Overbite Jaw Surgery
- Deep Bite Complications on Palate Tissue and Lower Teeth
- Aligners for Overbite Correction
- Understanding Overbite Correction Techniques
- Orthodontic Treatment for Deep Bite
- Overbite Correction: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Options
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