General Occlusion
Terms
Malocclusion
Specific Malocclusion is characterized by...
Excursions
100
The anatomical alignment of teeth and their relationship to the masticatory system.
What is occlusion?
100
The amount of horizontal overlap that exists between the maxillary incisors over the mandibular incisors.
What is overjet?
100
Angle
Who developed the classification of malocclusion?
100
Large overjet or "buck teeth"
What is Class II, Div I malocclusion
100
Canine rise
What is the type of lateral excursion where only the canine touches?
200
to the habitual occlusion that is dictated by the way the teeth naturally come together.
What is centric occlusion?
200
1-3 mm is considered “normal”
What is considered normal overjet?
200
Class I, II, III
What are the classification of malocclusion?
200
tipped back central incisors and "lapped over" lateral incisors
What is a Class II, Div II malocclusion
200
Group function
What is it called when the premolars and molars stay in contact for an extended period during lateral excursions?.
300
unnatural stress placed on occlusion.
What is occlusal trauma?
300
The amount of vertical overlap of the incisal edge of the maxillary incisors over the mandibular incisors
What is overbite?
300
"Shreck"
Who is a cartoon character with a Class III malocclusion?
300
MB cusp of the maxillary 1st molar in buccal groove of mandibular 1st molar
What is Class I occlusion?
300
Protrusion
What is it when the anterior teeth guide down the lingual surfaces of the maxillary incisors when the mandible is pushed forward?
400
Musculoskeletallly stable position – When the condyles are in their most superoanterior position in the articular fossa.
What is centric relation?
400
2-5 mm is considered “normal”
What is is considered normal overbite?
400
The mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first permanent molar occludes with the buccal groove of the mandibular first permanent molar
What is Ideal Occlusion?
400
MB cusp of the maxillary 1st molar is behind the buccal groove of the mandibular 1st molar
What is Class III malocclusion?
400
excessive wear
What does group function cause to happen to the teeth?
500
the anatomical line beginning at the tip of canines and following cusps of the premolars and molars.
What is the curve of spee?
500
a lack of contact between the mandibular incisors with the maxillary incisors in occlusion
What is an open bite?
500
Carol Burnett
Who is an actress with a Class II Div 1 malocclusion?
500
The “point”/center of the maxillary canine should rest between the mandibular canine and the mandibular 1st premolar.
What is Class I occlusion?
500
The temporomandibular joint
What controls the movement of the lower jaw in excursions?
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