Malocclusion: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Malocclusion

Cleidocranial Dysplasia

Two cases of either sexes with complete absence of both clavicles, malocclusion and obvious facial asymmetry are being reported. [link.springer.com]

[…] skeletal dysplasia that is characterized by delayed closure of cranial sutures, aplastic or hypoplastic clavicle formation, short stature, and dental anomalies, including malocclusion [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] delineate the genotype-phenotype correlations related to the variations in craniofacial morphology and patterning of the dentition and the complexity of treating patient's malocclusion [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Malocclusion

The severity of the signs of malocclusion varies based on the class it belongs to. Anyway, the typical sign of malocclusion is the evident misalignment of the teeth. [symptoma.com]

Long faces may lead to open bite malocclusion, while short faces can be coupled to a Deep bite malocclusion. [en.wikipedia.org]

(A), Normal occlusion; (B), Class I malocclusion; (C), Class II malocclusion; (D), Class III malocclusion. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Turner Syndrome

This case report shows a two-phase orthodontic treatment in a patient with Turner syndrome with a Class II malocclusion and severe deep bite, which is an unusual feature in [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dentist: problems with crowding of teeth and malocclusion should be addressed. [patient.info]

Mouth - micrognathia, high palate and mandible abnormalities can result in crowding of teeth and malocclusion. Neck - short, webbed; low hairline. [patient.info]

Cleft Palate

This case report describes the successful camouflage treatment to correct a moderate skeletal Class III malocclusion in a 19-year-old male cleft-palate patient. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] known history of cleft palate who developed velopharyngeal insufficiency after a Le Fort I osteotomy performed for the correction of maxillary hypoplasia and a Class III malocclusion [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Midfacial advancement Le fort osteotomies -Malocclusion -Infection -Necrosis Rhinoplasty -Alar stenosis 100. [slideshare.net]

Cerebral Palsy

We looked for a possible association between overall functional impairment and malocclusion in this population. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This article reports the treatment of a 12-year-old girl with ataxic cerebral palsy; she had a dental and skeletal Class II malocclusion, maxillary transverse deficiency, [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

13-year old boy with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy visited dental clinic with chief complaints of mouth breathing and malocclusion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tonsillitis

Some orthodontists believe that chronic mouth breathing from large tonsils and adenoids causes improper alignment of the teeth (malocclusion). [web.archive.org]

This may sometimes cause the teeth to become badly aligned (malocclusion). [health24.com]

Mood changes Excessive sleepiness Heart problems Some orthodontists believe chronic mouth breathing from large tonsils and adenoids causes improper alignment of the teeth (malocclusion [medicinenet.com]

Langer-Giedion Syndrome

Oral and dental manifestations include micrognathia, retrognathia, hypodontia, and malocclusion based on cephalometric analysis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] scalp hair, prominent forehead, mild microcephaly and broad eyebrows.[5, 9] Oral manifestations include micrognathia, retrognathia, supernumerary teeth, hypodontia, and malocclusion [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Autosomal Recessive Osteopetrosis Type 3

Phenotype Intermediate form, renal tubular acidosis (typical sign), basal ganglion calcification (typical sign), early fractures, short stature, dental malocclusion, increased [iofbonehealth.org]

The prominent clinical features were short stature, malocclusion of teeth, hepatosplenomegaly and a typical facial appearance. [jpgmonline.com]

They all had a broad head with prominent forehead, a long bulbous nose, a relatively thin upper lip, dental carries, dental malalignment and malocclusion. [abstracts.eurospe.org]

Facial Fracture

Symptoms your child may have can include: pain excessive salivation difficulty swallowing. swelling malocclusion (improper meshing of the upper and lower jaw and teeth) skin [childrenshospital.org]

Symptoms of a broken jaw are: Pain in the jaw Malocclusion, which is an inability to put the teeth together A bruise or bruising under the tongue, which frequently indicates [naturalfacedr.com]

/teeth Swelling of the cheek or forehead Broken jaw Pain Bruising, swelling, or tenderness along the jaw or below the ear Inability to bring the teeth together properly (malocclusion [webmd.com]

Thalassemia

CASE DESCRIPTION: A 16-year-old female patient with β-thalasse-mia major was referred with the complaints of severe facial deformity and malocclusion, resulting in psychosocial [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] hypopneumatisation of the frontal, maxillary, and sphenoid sinuses, filled with marrow containing bone 6 the ethmoid sinuses are spared due to lack of red bone marrow 6 dental malocclusion [radiopaedia.org]

Thalassemia can result in maxillary enlargement, leading to an appearance known as chipmunk face, along with increased spaces between teeth, overbite, and malocclusion. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Familial Paget Disease of Bone

Skull involvement may lead to the following: Deafness Vertigo Tinnitus Dental malocclusion Basilar invagination Cranial nerve disorders Frequently, erythema is present over [emedicine.com]

Prader-Willi Syndrome

Her malocclusion was due to the posteriorly positioned mandible. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The patient was diagnosed with an Angle Class II malocclusion and a skeletal Class II jaw-base relationship with a deep overbite. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Trisomy 21

Dental malocclusion and macroglossia are associated. Technical modifications to increase macroglossia surgery safety and efficacy have been described. [doi.org]

Incontinentia Pigmenti Achromians

Her palate was high and arched, and she had dental malocclusion. Scoliosis of the spine was evident. [healio.com]

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

However, it is possible that the symptoms of this disorder are associated with other types of malocclusion or even with nearly normal occlusion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The hallmarks on physical examination are reduced or dysfunctional mandibular range of motion, malocclusion, and joint or preauricular tenderness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

ICD-10-CM Codes › M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue › M26-M27 Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw [icd10data.com]

Bruxism

CONCLUSIONS: Malocclusion is not significantly associated with OHRQoL in patients with TMJ-OA. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Malocclusion. Oral habits. [scielo.br]

There is some literature to suggest that bruxism is correlated with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and malocclusion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Maxillary Fracture

These include severe malocclusion and wound complications. In fact, studies show that malocclusion occurs postoperatively in 8.9% of cases. [docdoc.com]

Traumatic malocclusion and upper alveolar ridge fractures may suggest a maxillary fracture that involves the occlusal surface. [msdmanuals.com]

These include: Malocclusion Wound infections Scarring Injury to tooth roots Nevertheless, both types of treatment still put the patient at risk of some complications generally [docdoc.com]

Jaw Fracture

One month later, he remained well, without evidence of osteomyelitis or malocclusion, and was able to advance to a full diet. [nejm.org]

Malocclusion. Inability of the eye to move in all directions. A dental X-ray and/or CT scan is very useful. [aspetar.com]

Signs Crunch or loud crack of bone breaking Sudden loosening of the tooth or bone Bone comes away with tooth during extraction Observable malocclusion, opening of the bite [jcda.ca]

Autosomal Dominant Prognathism

Malocclusions associated with syndromeswww.indiandentalacademy.com 2. What is a syndrome? [slideshare.net]

Home Documents On the terminology of mandibular prognathism: Class III malocclusion: A. Fleischer Fortschr. [docslide.com.br]

Keywords: Mandibular prognathism, Class III malocclusion, Craniofacial genetics, Genetics, Genetic linkage. [eurekaselect.com]

Congenital Mandibular Hypoplasia

If the degree of malocclusion is moderate to severe, then only surgical treatment will correct the malocclusion. [westvillageplasticsurgery.com]

ICD-10-CM Codes › M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue › M26-M27 Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw [icd10data.com]

[…] from conception to age three covers conditions such as cleft palate, disturbances in calcification, unusual numbers of teeth, oral habits, caries, and the development of malocclusions [books.google.com]

Micrognathism

Malocclusions caused due to caries www.indiandentalacademy.com 54. [slideshare.net]

] and other disorders of jaw (M26-M27)|M26 Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]|M26.0 Major anomalies of jaw size Results for Maxillary micrognathism and additional [averbis.com]

Synonym for Other specified anomalies of jaw size M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)|M26-M27 Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion [averbis.com]

Temporomandibular Joint Subluxation

Mandibular setback surgery does not appear to alter the condyle-disk relationship, whereas correction of class III malocclusion seems to improve clinical and CA signs of TMJ [journals.lww.com]

Malocclusion often disturbs the relationship between the teeth, TMJ, and the related musculature, and can cause the deterioration of the joint itself. [ndhealthfacts.org]

There are several orthodontic devices that can be used, depending on the severity of a patient's malocclusion. [docshop.com]

Dental Disorder

A total of 81 (5.85 per cent) of the examined population had malocclusion, and its relationship with age was found to be significant (P less than 0.01). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The treatments used in this approach aim to correct the dysfunction as a way to relieve the pain and other symptoms felt in the jaw: orthodontics to correct malocclusions, [dentalplans.com]

Malocclusion: Also called a bad bite, malocclusion is caused by crowded, extra or missing teeth, or jaws out of alignment. [yourdentistryguide.com]

Cherubism

The patient presented with a dental malocclusion that included the ectopic eruption and displacement of teeth caused by the lesion. [uthealth.influuent.utsystem.edu]

[…] represents a benign and localized maxillary dysplasia, it requires prompt surgical but conservative treatment and careful follow-up to avoid permanent lesions, that is, malocclusion [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis during early childhood always produces alteration of the mandibular growth with facial asymmetry, chin deviation, and malocclusion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This article discusses the aetiology and management of bilateral TMJ ankylosis in form of a case report in a patient with severe facial deformity, malocclusion and retarded [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Eight months later, bilateral split ramus osteotomy was performed to correct the residual retrognathia and malocclusion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abnormalities of Size and Form of Teeth

Some childhood habits can also cause malocclusion. [nation.co.ke]

Malocclusion —The misalignment of opposing teeth in the upper and lower jaws. [healthofchildren.com]

– Jaw joints, chewing muscles and bite abnormalities Bruxism Condylar resorption Mandibular dislocation Malocclusion Crossbite Open bite Overbite Overeruption Overjet Prognathia [en.wikipedia.org]

Microdontia

[…] grooved philtrumThoracolumbar general kyphosisAbnormal rib structure including fusionShort sternumMicrodontiaGibbus/localised kyphosisWidened ribsAbnormal tooth position/malocclusion [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Aside from the malocclusion, the patient had upper lateral incisors with microdontia, mild lower crowding and squared arch form. [cyberleninka.org]

This can lead to a malocclusion, or an abnormal bite, possibly requiring orthodontic treatment. [centralparkdentistry.com]

Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation

The patient underwent bilateral mandibular distraction to correct her skeletal malocclusion and improve the condylar relationship with the temporomandibular joint fossae. [utexas.influuent.utsystem.edu]

It is possible that strong pain and mouth-closing disability may gradually remit and only deviated mandibular prognathism like malocclusion may persist. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 58-year-old woman presented complaining of facial asymmetry and malocclusion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tooth Ankylosis

Effectiveness of treatment for Class II malocclusion with the Herbst or twin-block appliances: A randomized, controlled trial. [ijdr.in]

The purpose of this article is to present the treatment of a 8-year-old boy with tooth ankylosis in teeth 85 and Class II division 1 malocclusion and to report a 10-year follow-up [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment is by extraction of the involved tooth, to prevent malocclusion, periodontal disturbance or dental caries. [en.wikipedia.org]

Congenital Macroglossia

[…] interception of macroglossia and surgical reduction in combination with orthodontic treatment can be seen as preventive measures to avoid the tongue influence on the development of malocclusions [moh-it.pure.elsevier.com]

B- Signs: – The Dentist will observe the following: 1) Malocclusion : due to hyperactivity of tongue muscle which leads to pressure over the teeth. 2) Scalloping of the tongue [dental-science.com]

[…] using a palatal device. 2) Surgical Intervention : – Indicated in case of airway obstruction, speech difficulty, dysphagia. 3) Orthodontic Intervention : – to correct the malocclusion [dental-science.com]