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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. digestive system diseases
  4. mouth diseases
  5. tooth diseases
  6. malocclusion
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. digestive system diseases
  4. mouth diseases
  5. tooth diseases
  6. malocclusion

Preferred term

malocclusion

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Such malposition and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth as to interfere with the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • crossbite

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/291684

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