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Definition

noun

A type of malocclusion characterized by the retrusion of the mandibular molar teeth

Supplement

This occlusion refers to the Angle's Class II malocclusion. Other types of malocclusion are neutroclusion and prognathism.

Synonym(s):

• distoclusion
• postnormal occlusion
• retrusive occlusion

See also:

• malocclusion
• overjet
• overbite