Malocclusion--a term in need of dropping or redefinition?

S J Davies

doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.372

Malocclusion--a term in need of dropping or redefinition?

Br Dent J. 2007 May 12;202(9):519-20. doi: 10.1038/bdj.2007.372.

Author

S J Davies¹

Affiliation

¹ TMD Clinic, Dental School, University of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, UK. stephen.j.davies@manchester.ac.uk

PMID: 17496860
DOI: 10.1038/bdj.2007.372

Abstract

I believe the time is coming when we should consider dropping the term 'malocclusion'. In its present meaning it is too mechanical and misrepresents the fundamental fact that an occlusion can only be judged against the tissue reactions to it or the patient's assessment of it.

MeSH terms

Dental Occlusion, Centric*
Humans
Malocclusion*
Terminology as Topic*