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.
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Department of Orthodontics, University of Illinois, Chicago.
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