{"id":967,"date":"2022-09-30T06:05:56","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T06:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dental.ashishrathi.com\/?page_id=967"},"modified":"2023-02-16T08:50:24","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T08:50:24","slug":"what-is-a-malocclusion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/what-is-a-malocclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT IS A MALOCCLUSION"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"967\" class=\"elementor elementor-967\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-31c71263 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"31c71263\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 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.elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHAT IS A MALOCCLUSION<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c8d623 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c8d623\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c8018bf\" data-id=\"2c8018bf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e6b932d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e6b932d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term malocclusion refers to an incorrect relationship between the maxilla (upper arch) and the mandible (lower arch), or to an overall misalignment of the teeth.\u00a0 A malocclusion is such a common condition that most individuals experience one, to some degree, at some point in their lives.\u00a0 In most cases, poor oral habits and genetic influences play a significant role in the development of disaligned teeth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An orthodontist is typically required to treat moderate malocclusions.\u00a0 Dentists who specialize in the treatment of malocclusions as well as other facial irregularities are called orthodontic dentists.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div 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data-id=\"8062c7d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-18bb8a1\" data-id=\"18bb8a1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15fc705 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15fc705\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>There are three main types of malocclusions that can be classified as follows:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Class I<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Although the occlusion is typical, there are problems with spacing or overcrowding with the remaining teeth.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Class II<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A malocclusion occurs when the upper teeth are positioned further forward than the lower teeth.\u00a0 Therefore, the anterior teeth may protrude or the lateral teeth may overlap the central teeth.<\/span>\n<li><b>Class III<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Prognathism (also known as &#8220;underbite&#8221;) is a condition in which the lower teeth are positioned further forward than the upper teeth.\u00a0 There is usually an underbite when the jawbone is large or there is a short maxillary bone when there is a large jawbone.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-260f2c61 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"260f2c61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Malocclusions are treated for a variety of reasons<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99cda64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99cda64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a severe malocclusion occurs, there may be skeletal disharmony in the lower face due to the malocclusion.\u00a0 An orthodontist may work in conjunction with a maxillofacial dentist in order to reconstruct the jaw in a more extreme case.\u00a0 Malocclusions can be treated at any time.\u00a0 The results of orthodontic realignment procedures have been delighted with by adults and children alike.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>The following are some reasons to seek orthodontic treatment:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The risk of tooth decay is reduced <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An uneven wear pattern on the teeth is often caused by a malocclusion.\u00a0 It is possible for the constant wearing of the same teeth to result in tooth erosion and decay.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved oral hygiene<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Overcrowding can result in a malocclusion.\u00a0 If there are too many teeth competing for a limited amount of space, it can be difficult to clean the teeth and gums effectively.\u00a0 Cleaning straight teeth that have been properly aligned is much easier than cleaning teeth that are not straight.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduction of the risk of TMJ disorders <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is believed that temporomandibular jaw syndrome (TMJ) is caused by a malocclusion.\u00a0 In addition to headaches and facial pains, grinding teeth during sleep is also caused by excessive pressure on the temporomandibular joint.\u00a0 The realignment of the teeth relieves pressure and eliminates these symptoms.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15896e1 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15896e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What's the best way to treat a malocclusion?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1ba3d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1ba3d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental braces usually fix malocclusions.\u00a0 An orthodontist takes panoramic x-rays, conducts a visual examination, and takes bite impressions before determining the best course of treatment.\u00a0 A malocclusion caused by overcrowding may require an extraction by the orthodontist in order to create enough space for realignment.\u00a0 Underbite, crossbite, and overbite, on the other hand, can be treated with several different orthodontic appliances, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fixed multibracket braces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dental braces of this type are composed of brackets that are cemented to each tooth and an archwire that connects them.\u00a0 Wires are adjusted or changed regularly by the orthodontist to align the teeth properly.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Removable devices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are a number of non-fixed dental braces available for the treatment of malocclusions.\u00a0 Among the most common appliances are retainers, headgear, and palate expanders.\u00a0 The purpose of retainers is to hold the teeth in the correct position while the jawbone develops properly around them.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Invisalign\u00ae<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is important to note that these dental aligners are removable and are invisible to the naked eye.\u00a0 Unlike fixed dental braces, Invisalign does not affect the aesthetics of the smile.\u00a0 Invisalign\u00ae isn&#8217;t for everyone.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever you have questions regarding malocclusions, please do not hesitate to contact us.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-edae8aa 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