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Record 1 2001-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
DEF

An abnormal relationship of a tooth or teeth to the opposing teeth, in which normal buccolingual or labiolingual relationships are reversed.

Key term(s)
  • X bite
  • cross-bite

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie
CONT

Si la bouche est de biais lorsque les dents sont en contact, on est en présence d'une «occlusion croisée» du fait de la déviation du maxillaire inférieur.

Spanish

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