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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. Dilaceration - Wikipedia

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   Dilaceration is a developmental disturbance in shape of teeth. It refers to an angulation, or a sharp bend or curve, in the root or crown of a formed tooth.This disturbance is more likely to affect the maxillary incisors and occurs in permanent dentition. [1]

4. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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   If not treated, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, a more severe form of gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. ... Crooked teeth. Broken fillings. Improperly-fitted dentures.

5. Orthodontics - Wikipedia

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   Orthodontics [a] [b] is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws, as well as misaligned bite patterns. [2] It may also address the modification of facial growth, known as dentofacial orthopedics. Abnormal alignment of the teeth and jaws is very common.

6. Dentofacial deformity - Wikipedia

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   It is estimated that nearly 30% of the general population present with malocclusions that are in great need of orthodontic treatment. [1] However, the term dentofacial deformity describes an array of dental and maxillo-mandibular abnormalities, often presenting with a malocclusion, which is not amenable to orthodontic treatment alone and definitive treatment needs surgical alignment of upper ...

7. How to smile without looking like a creep, according to ...

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   Slightly crooked smiles can be pleasant, but extremely crooked smiles just seem creepy. Helwig et al 2017. These sorts of studies can help in psychology and computer graphics, in addition to ...