distoclusion /dis·to·clu·sion/ (-to-kloo´zhun) malrelation of the dental arches with the lower jaw in a distal or posterior position in relation to the upper.
distoclusion
distoclusion
dis·to·clu·sion (d s t -kl  zh n)n. A malocclusion in which the lower teeth are distal to the upper teeth. |
distoclusion
[dis′tə·klo̅o̅′zhən]
Etymology: L, distare, to be distant + occludere, to close up
malocclusion in which the mandibular arch is in a posterior position in relation to the maxillary arch, generally considered identical with Class II in Angle's classification of malocclusion. Also called disto-occlusion, posterior occlusion. See also Angle's Classification of Malocclusion (modified).
distoclusion
(dis´tōkloo´zh
n),
n the mandibular teeth occluding distal to their normal relationship to the maxillary teeth, as in an Angle Class II malocclusion. It can present either bilaterally or unilaterally.
n), n the mandibular teeth occluding distal to their normal relationship to the maxillary teeth, as in an Angle Class II malocclusion. It can present either bilaterally or unilaterally.
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