Malocclusion. Cross Bite . Angle Classification . Angles Classification . Bite, Cross . Bites, Cross . Classification, Angle's . Cross Bites . Crossbites . Crowding, Tooth . Crowdings, Tooth . Malocclusions . Tooth Crowding . Crossbite . Angle's Classification . Such malposition and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth as to interfere with the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982) . 1.00
Dental Occlusion. Occlusion, Dental . Dental Occlusions . Guidance, Canine . Guidance, Occlusal . Occlusal Guidances . Occlusal Planes . Occlusions, Dental . Plane, Occlusal . Planes, Occlusal . Canine Guidance . Occlusal Guidance . Occlusal Plane . The relationship of all the components of the masticatory system in normal function. It has special reference to the position and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth for the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p556, p472) . 0.61
Dental Research. Research, Dental . The study of laws, theories, and hypotheses through a systematic examination of pertinent facts and their interpretation in the field of dentistry. (From Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982, p674) . 0.42
Jaw Relation Record. Record, Jaw Relation . Records, Jaw Relation . Bite Registrations . Jaw Relation Records . Registration, Bite . Registrations, Bite . Bite Registration . Axiography . Sirognathography . A registration of any positional relationship of the mandible in reference to the maxillae. These records may be any of the many vertical, horizontal, or orientation relations. (Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry) . 0.37
Orthodontics, Corrective. Corrective Orthodontics . The phase of orthodontics concerned with the correction of malocclusion with proper appliances and prevention of its sequelae (Jablonski's Illus. Dictionary of Dentistry). . 0.37
Cuspid. Canine Teeth . Cuspids . Teeth, Canine . Tooth, Canine . Canine Tooth . The third tooth to the left and to the right of the midline of either jaw, situated between the second INCISOR and the premolar teeth (BICUSPID). (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p817) . 0.37
Odontoma. Fibro-Odontoma . Fibroodontoma . Ameloblastic Fibro-odontoma . Ameloblastic Fibro-odontomas . Compound Odontoma . Compound Odontomas . Fibro Odontoma . Fibro odontoma, Ameloblastic . Fibro-Odontomas . Fibro-odontomas, Ameloblastic . Fibroodontomas . Odontomas . Odontomas, Compound . Fibro-odontoma, Ameloblastic . Odontoma, Compound . A mixed tumor of odontogenic origin, in which both the epithelial and mesenchymal cells exhibit complete differentiation, resulting in the formation of tooth structures. (Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982) . 0.37
Dentistry, Operative. Operative Dentistry . That phase of clinical dentistry concerned with the restoration of parts of existing teeth that are defective through disease, trauma, or abnormal development, to the state of normal function, health, and esthetics, including preventive, diagnostic, biological, mechanical, and therapeutic techniques, as well as material and instrument science and application. (Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry, 2d ed, p237) . 0.36
Jaw 5817. Jaws 5817 . Bony structure of the mouth that holds the teeth. It consists of the MANDIBLE and the MAXILLA. . 0.36
Rubber Dams. Rubberdam . Dam, Rubber . Dams, Rubber . Rubber Dam . Rubberdams . Sheets of latex rubber punched and placed over the teeth during dental procedures to isolate the field of operation from the rest of the oral cavity (Jablonski; Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982). Rubber dams are useful in preventing the swallowing of instruments or restorations during dental work. . 0.35
