Question

What is mesioclusion?

Answer 1

Mesioclusion is also called Class III Malocclusion or prognathism. Mesioclusion is called underbite in layman’s terms.

Complete answer:
A mesioclusion is a dental condition wherein the lower teeth extend outwards farther than the upper teeth. Mesioclusion results in the face being shaped like a bulldog-like appearance of the mouth and the face. Some cases of mesioclusion are hardly noticeable but some cases of underbite or mesioclusion can cause the lower jaw to extend far forward.
The alignment of your teeth depends on several factors. Usually, teeth grow in a way that the upper jaw fits over the lower jaw. The molars of both the jaws should fit together and remain at the back of the mouth. This proper alignment of the teeth in the jaw helps us from biting our tongue and cheeks when we eat.
Mesioclusion can be caused by several factors. They are:
- Childhood habits like sucking on your thumb, pushing the teeth with your tongue or using a bottle to feed children after they have completed their infant years.
- Mesioclusion is generally a genetically inherited disorder. The genetics of a person decide the shape and alignment of their teeth and ultimately their jaw.
- An injury to the face can also lead to the misalignment of the jaw and can cause mesioclusion.

Note:
Mesioclusion, if left unchecked can lead to many oral health problems. It is more than a cosmetic issue. Mesioclusion can cause problems like:
- Difficulty in biting and chewing of food
- Difficulty in speech
- Severe jaw pain due to misalignment of the jaw.