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Malocclusion,
dentofacial problems and orthodontic problems result
from moderate distortions of normal development.
Disturbances
of dental development
- Missing teeth.
- Malformations and additional teeth.
- Interference during eruption.
- Tooth in wrong position.
Functional influences
In some patients it is clear that an orthodontic problem is entirely the result
of some environmental influence e.g.
- Thumb sucking
- Mouth breathing
- Tongue thrusting
You might hear your orthodontist talking
about your 'classII' all this means is the following:
- Class I = normal
jaw relationship
- Class II = lower jaw more
back (very common)
- Class III = lower jaw more forward
(less common)
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