Overbite
What is a deep overbite and why should it be corrected?
The upper front teeth cover more than 1/3 of the lower front teeth crown.
What are the effects of overbite teeth?
1. Damage to the temporomandibular joint
2. If the upper and lower teeth bite on the gingival margin of the contralateral tooth neck, it is prone to traumatic ulcers.
3. Severe deep occlusion will cause the mandibular teeth to bite the maxillary gums during occlusion, causing pain, redness and swelling, resorption of the upper alveolar bone, leading to symptoms such as periodontitis.
4. Overbite teeth will shorten the lower face, which will affect the appearance of the face.
- Last：crowded teeth
- Next：None
