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  2. Malocclusion - Wikipedia

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    Genetic (inheritance) factors, extra teeth, lost teeth, impacted teeth, or abnormally shaped teeth have been cited as causes of crowding. Ill-fitting dental fillings, crowns, appliances, retainers, or braces as well as misalignment of jaw fractures after a severe injury are also known to cause crowding. [ 26 ]

  3. Open bite malocclusion - Wikipedia

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    Anterior open bite resulted from tongue thrusting in a 24 y.o. patient. Anterior upper teeth are not touching their counterpart. Anterior open bite (AOB) is defined as a condition in which there is no contact and no vertical overlap of the lower incisor crown with the upper incisor crown when the mandible is in full occlusion. [19]

  4. Hypodontia - Wikipedia

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    When there is a case of hypodontia of the permanent premolar teeth, the primary molar teeth would often remain in the mouth beyond the time they are meant to be lost. [76] Therefore, with a presence of healthy primary teeth in the absence of a permanent successor, retaining the primary teeth can be a feasible management of hypodontia.

  5. Orofacial myofunctional disorders - Wikipedia

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    Tongue thrusting is a type of orofacial myofunctional disorder, which is defined as habitual resting or thrusting the tongue forward and/or sideways against or between the teeth while swallowing, chewing, resting, or speaking. Abnormal swallowing patterns push the upper teeth forward and away from the upper alveolar processes and cause open bites.

  6. Meth mouth - Wikipedia

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    The hypothesized causes of meth mouth are a combination of MA side effects and lifestyle factors which may be present in users: Dry mouth (xerostomia) [9] Clenching and grinding of the teeth (bruxism) Infrequent oral hygiene [9] Frequent consumption of sugary, fizzy drinks [9] Caustic nature of methamphetamine [9]

  7. Human jaw shrinkage - Wikipedia

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    Chronic mouth breathing in children has been shown to cause posterior-jaw positioning and more crooked teeth and impacts overall jaw development negatively; [12] [14] These morphological changes further constrict airways, also leaving less room for the tongue to rest, leading to higher rates of obstructive sleep apnea. [13]

  8. Oral myology - Wikipedia

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    The tongue is an important organ contributing to deglutition, speech, growth and development of the jaws, and alignment of the teeth in occlusion. The effect of the tongue on growth of the jaws and development of the occlusion is a result of its pressure on the teeth and other areas during rest and function.

  9. Microdontia - Wikipedia

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    In the generalized form, all teeth are involved. In the localized form, only a few teeth are involved. The most common teeth affected are the upper lateral incisors and third molars. Teeth affected by microdontia may also have abnormal shape, and the abnormal size may affect the whole tooth, or only a part of the tooth. [1]