What Does Distoclusion Mean?

Medical Definition of distoclusion
: malposition of a lower tooth or teeth distal to the upper when the jaws are closed.

What is another term for distoclusion?

A malocclusion in which the mandibular arch articulates with the maxillary arch in a position distal to normal; in Angle classification, a class II malocclusion. Synonym(s): distal occlusion (2) .

What class is distoclusion?

class II (distoclusion)

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