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overbite

/ˈəʊ.və.baɪt/

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noun

C1formalcommonmedical/ˈəʊ.və.baɪt/

A dental condition where the upper front teeth overlap the lower front teeth excessively, often classified as a type of malocclusion.

  • 🇷🇺Стоматологическое состояние, при котором верхние передние зубы чрезмерно перекрывают нижние передние зубы, часто классифицируемое как вид неправильного прикуса.
  1. Dental condition B2 formal medical

    A dental malocclusion where the upper front teeth overlap the lower front teeth vertically more than normal.

    • The orthodontist recommended braces to correct her overbite.
    • A severe overbite can cause jaw pain and difficulty chewing.
    • Many children develop an overbite due to thumb-sucking habits.

    🇷🇺Глубокий прикус

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