crossbite

An occlusal irregularity where a tooth (or teeth) has a more buccal or lingual position than its corresponding antagonist tooth in the upper or lower arcade.

Noun

  1. An occlusal irregularity where a tooth (or teeth) has a more buccal or lingual position than its corresponding antagonist tooth in the upper or lower arcade.
  2. A deception; a cheat.

Origin

From cross + bite.

Forms

crossbites

Verb

  1. To deceive; to trick.

Forms

crossbites crossbiting crossbit crossbitten