Malocclusion

Pronunciation: /mæləˈkluzən/

Definitions of malocclusion

noun a misalignment or incorrect relation between the teeth of the two dental arches when they approach each other as the jaws close

Example Sentences

A1 Malocclusion can cause problems with biting and chewing.

A2 Dentists can help correct malocclusion through braces or other treatments.

B1 Severe malocclusion may require orthodontic surgery to fix.

B2 Patients with malocclusion may experience jaw pain or difficulty speaking.

C1 Malocclusion can lead to long-term issues with the alignment of the teeth and jaw.

C2 Orthodontists specialize in treating malocclusion and other dental alignment issues.

Examples of malocclusion in a Sentence

formal Malocclusion is a misalignment of the teeth that can cause dental problems.

informal My dentist told me I have malocclusion, which is why I need braces.

slang I never realized I had malocclusion until my orthodontist pointed it out.

figurative In a metaphorical sense, malocclusion can represent the imbalance in one's life.

Grammatical Forms of malocclusion

• plural: malocclusions
• comparative: more maloccluded
• superlative: most maloccluded
• present tense: maloccludes
• future tense: will malocclude
• perfect tense: has maloccluded
• continuous tense: is maloccluding
• singular: malocclusion
• positive degree: maloccluded
• infinitive: malocclude
• gerund: maloccluding
• participle: maloccluded

Origin and Evolution of malocclusion

First Known Use: 1839 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'malocclusion' originated from the Latin word 'mal-' meaning bad or abnormal, and 'occlusio' meaning closing or shutting.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of dentistry to describe misalignment of the teeth and jaws, the term 'malocclusion' has since become widely used in medical and dental literature to refer to any abnormal positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed.