mesiocclusion
mesiocclusion
[mē′zē·oklo̅o̅′zhən]
Etymology: Gk, mesos + L, occludere, to close up
an occlusal relationship in which the lower teeth are positioned mesially to the upper teeth.
mesiocclusion
(mē´zē
kloo´zhn),
n an occlusal relationship in which the mandibular teeth are positioned mesially, similar to the relationship in an Angle Class III malocclusion. See also distoclusion.
kloo´zhn), n an occlusal relationship in which the mandibular teeth are positioned mesially, similar to the relationship in an Angle Class III malocclusion. See also distoclusion.
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