An evaluation of the relationship between rest position of the mandible and malocclusion.
Rest position of the mandible and integumental change in a control group of Class I occlusions is compared and contrasted with a study group of Class II malocclusion and a study group of Class III malocclusion. Change from centric occlusion to rest position of the mandible was suggestive of simulated correction of the malocclusion and improved facial esthetics.
Department of Orthodontics, University of Illinois, Chicago.
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D002508:Cephalometry; D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000473:pathology*; D008311:Malocclusion, Angle Class I / Q000473:pathology; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000473:pathology; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000473:pathology; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology; D014716:Vertical Dimension