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| Angel's Classification of Malocclusion Class II |
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| The posterior relationship of the lower to the upper jaw. The mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first permanent Millard opposes mesial to the mesiobuccal groove of the mandibular first permanent molar. |
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| Angle's Classification of Malocclusion Class III |
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| The anterior relationship of the lower jaw to the upper jaw, may have subdivision. The mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first permanent molar opposes distal to the mesiobuccal groove of the mandibular groove of the mandibular permanent first molar |
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An abnormal fixation and immobility of a joint
1. false- An inability to open the mouth because of trismus rather than disease of the joint
2. fibrous: fixation of a joint by fibrous tissue
3. of tooth: abnormal calcification of the periodontal ligament resulting in abnormal fixation of tooth |
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| (Aplasia of dentition) The failure of a tooth to form |
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| Pertaining to or situated at the apex, as of a tooth |
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| The contour of the dental arches, often classification as square, tapering or ovoid |
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