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HORIZONTAL OVERBITE [2 records]

Record 1 2001-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
DEF

Distance entre les bords libres des incisives centrales supérieures et les centrales inférieures.

CONT

Vérifier la présence de surplomb horizontal, créé par les cuspides secondaires (linguales mandibulaires et vestibulaires maxillaires) [...]

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).

Key term(s)
  • surplomb incisif

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Orthodontics
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
  • Orthodontie

Spanish

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