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HORIZONTAL OVERBITE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-09-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- overjet
1, record 1, English, overjet
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- horizontal overlap 1, record 1, English, horizontal%20overlap
correct
- horizontal overbite 1, record 1, English, horizontal%20overbite
correct
- overjut 1, record 1, English, overjut
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The horizontal projection of the upper incisors (front teeth) beyond the lower incisors when the teeth are held together. Usually 2 to 4 millimeters. 1, record 1, English, - overjet
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surplomb
1, record 1, French, surplomb
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance entre les bords libres des incisives centrales supérieures et les centrales inférieures. 2, record 1, French, - surplomb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vérifier la présence de surplomb horizontal, créé par les cuspides secondaires (linguales mandibulaires et vestibulaires maxillaires) [...] 3, record 1, French, - surplomb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Référence de l'exemple : Le site de l'ADF (Association dentaire française). Enregistrement des rapports inter-arcades et équilibration : gain de temps et optimisation des résultats cliniques. Marcel Blandin (Toulouse). 3, record 1, French, - surplomb
Record 1, Key term(s)
- surplomb incisif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-03-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
- Orthodontics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hypodivergent
1, record 2, English, hypodivergent
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A facial pattern characterized by a low mandibular plane angle, generally favorable horizontal skeletal relationships, maxillary retrusion, deep overbite of the incisor teeth, a prominent chin, a short nose and a straight or concave profile. 1, record 2, English, - hypodivergent
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
- Orthodontie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hypodivergeant
1, record 2, French, hypodivergeant
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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