Malocclusion is misalignment of your upper and lower teeth when they approach each other as jaws close. Here is a guide to various malocclusions we see commonly and render orthodontic treatment on a regular basis.
Malocclusion is classified into three types based on the molar(back teeth) relationship.
Class1:
this is the most common type of malocclusion that coexists with crowding or spacing of teeth. However, the bite is normal. It can be treated by braces.
Class 2:
this is seen when anterior teeth are proclined and a large overjet is present. In this type, upper jaw is placed way forward than normal. In another case of class 2, upper front teeth are retroclined and a deep overbite exists.
Class 3:
in this type, lower jaw is proclined and placed forward the upper jaw. Usually lower front teeth are seen more prominent than upper front teeth. In this case, the patient very often has a large mandible (lower jaw) or short maxilla (upper jaw). The cause may be skeletal or dental.
All these malocclusions are treated by braces. In severe cases, orthognathic surgery may be required in class 2 and 3 malocclusion.

Malocclusion is misalignment of your upper and lower teeth when they approach each other as jaws close. Here is a guide to various malocclusions we see commonly and render orthodontic treatment on a regular basis.
Malocclusion is classified into three types based on the molar(back teeth) relationship.
Class1:
this is the most common type of malocclusion that coexists with crowding or spacing of teeth. However, the bite is normal. It can be treated by braces.
Class 2:
this is seen when anterior teeth are proclined and a large overjet is present. In this type, upper jaw is placed way forward than normal. In another case of class 2, upper front teeth are retroclined and a deep overbite exists.
Class 3:
in this type, lower jaw is proclined and placed forward the upper jaw. Usually lower front teeth are seen more prominent than upper front teeth. In this case, the patient very often has a large mandible (lower jaw) or short maxilla (upper jaw). The cause may be skeletal or dental.
All these malocclusions are treated by braces. In severe cases, orthognathic surgery may be required in class 2 and 3 malocclusion.