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abocclusion

abocclusion

9.9
The top teeth do not touch the bottom teeth when the jaws are closed or biting
  • noun
  • /ˌeɪbəˈkluːʒən/
  • Specialized
: aboclusión
  • The orthodontist diagnosed her with abocclusion, explaining why her teeth did not come together properly.

Examples

  • The orthodontist diagnosed her with abocclusion, explaining how her upper teeth do not touch the lower ones when biting.

  • Correcting abocclusion often requires orthodontic treatment to realign the bite.

  • Because of his abocclusion, chewing certain foods was difficult and uncomfortable.

  • The dentist diagnosed her with abocclusion.

  • Many patients suffer from abocclusion without realizing it.

  • Many patients suffer from abocclusion, which can lead to discomfort while eating if left untreated.

  • Correcting abocclusion typically involves braces or other orthodontic devices to help align the bite properly.

Synonyms

malocclusion
vsabocclusion
  • Specialized
1 8.3

Upper and lower teeth do not fit together when the mouth is closed

focuses specifically on lack of contact of upper teeth with lower teeth when biting
AOB
vsabocclusion
  • Specialized
9.9

A dental problem where the upper and lower front teeth do not touch when the jaw is closed

is broader, meaning upper teeth generally do not touch lower ones when jaws close

Antonyms

occlusion
  • Specialized
1 7.4

The way the top and bottom teeth meet when the mouth is closed

Surface Forms

abocclusion singular
abocclusions plural

Morphology

abocclusion = occlusion (semi-transparent) = ab + occlusion + ab

Formally 'ab-' (away) + 'occlusion' (contact) yields the literal meaning, but 'occlusion' and the prefix 'ab-' are technical/Latin-derived elements that may be unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

Abocclusion breaks into ab- meaning 'away' and occlusion meaning 'closing'. So it pictures teeth that are 'away from closing' and do not meet when the jaws come together.