title: The deep overbite: prevention of trauma.
abstract: An understanding of the mechanisms by which deep overbite trauma develops will allow interception at an early age of those cases most at risk. Measures may then be taken to prevent progression to the stage where treatment becomes difficult.
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Dental Hospital and School.
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Wragg
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Jenkins
authors.forename: I B
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Stirrups
mesh_terms: D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications; D008644:Mesial Movement of Teeth / Q000150:complications; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable / Q000009:adverse effects