The Overbite Complexity: How The Vertical Position, Tooth-Size Ratios And Other Factors Affect Occlusion and Overbites.
This article explains the complexity of overbites and how to diagnose pre-treatment occlusions to finish orthodontic cases with stable, long lasting occlusion and proper overbites. It explains the changes that occur when overbites deepen and how to correct to proper overbite positions.
Merle E
ME
Loudon
Thai Vinh
TV
Nguyen
D016302:Centric Relation; D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003679:Deglutition / Q000502:physiology; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000473:pathology*; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008311:Malocclusion, Angle Class I / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008334:Mandible / Q000254:growth & development / Q000473:pathology; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology; D009811:Odontometry / Q000379:methods; D057887:Overbite / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D014059:Tongue / Q000473:pathology; D014061:Tongue Habits; D014070:Tooth / Q000473:pathology*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods; D057085:Tooth Wear / Q000473:pathology; D014716:Vertical Dimension