Looking for the meaning of the word MALOCCLUSION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MALOCCLUSION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Malocclusion
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌmaləˈkluːʒn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
imperfect positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed
Short Definition:imperfect positioning of teeth when jaws are closed
Examples:- these patients frequently have dental malocclusion
- most malocclusions can be corrected by extractions and removable appliance therapy
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