Dental Terminology M
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- Mar 11, 2023
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Dental Terminology with the Letter M and the explanation of them.
Malocclusion
Malocclusion refers to teeth those are not properly aligned, it is also called as a misaligned bite. Occlusion is the alignment of your teeth and how your lower and upper teeth fit together when you close the upper and lower jaw. Your upper jaw teeth should fit over your lower jaw teeth slightly. The points of your molars should fit the opposite molar’s grooves.
Mandible
The Mandible is the name of the bone forming of the lower jaw. The lower jaw is the strongest, largest and lowest bone in your face.
Maxilla
The Maxilla is the name of the bottom part of your skull that forms the upper jaw.
Molars
The Molars are the flat and large teeth located in the back of your mouth. They’re mainly used for grinding food while you are chewing.