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AOB

AOB

9.9
A dental problem where the upper and lower front teeth do not touch when the jaw is closed
  • noun
  • Specialized
: mordida abierta anterior
  • An AOB can make it difficult to bite into certain foods like sandwiches or apples.

Examples

  • Correcting an AOB often requires orthodontic treatment in children and teenagers.

  • Many children suffer from AOBs that can affect their speech.

  • The dentist diagnosed the patient with an AOB after examining her bite.

  • The dentist diagnosed her with AOB after the examination.

  • The dentist diagnosed the patient with an AOB after examining her bite.

  • Correcting an AOB often requires orthodontic treatment in children and teenagers.

  • An AOB can make it difficult to bite into certain foods like sandwiches or apples.

Synonyms

abocclusion
vsAOB
  • Specialized
9.9

The top teeth do not touch the bottom teeth when the jaws are closed or biting

is the abbreviation used for the same dental condition

Surface Forms

AOB singular
AOBs plural

Etymology

AOB stands for anterior open bite. The word anterior means 'front' and open bite means the front teeth are 'open' or do not touch, so an AOB is when the upper and lower front teeth do not meet.