cross-bite tooth
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cross-bite tooth
(kraws'bīt tūth)A posterior tooth designed to permit the modified cusp of the upper tooth to be positioned in the fossae of the lower tooth.
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cross-bite tooth
(kraws'bīt tūth)Posterior tooth designed to permit modified cusp of maxillary tooth to be positioned in fossae of mandibular tooth.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012