A malocclusion in which the mandibular arch articulates with the maxillary arch in a position distal to normal; in Angle classification, a Class II malocclusion. SYN: distal occlusion (2).
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dis·to·clu·sion -'klü-zhən n malposition of a lower tooth or teeth distal to the upper when the jaws are closed
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dis·to·clu·sion (dis″to-klooґzhən) [distal + L. cludere to close] malocclusion in which the mandibular arch is in a posterior (distal) position in relation to the maxillary arch. Generally considered identical with Class II in Angle classification of malocclusion (see malocclusion). Called also disto-occlusion, posterior occlusion, posteroclusion, and retrusive occlusion.Medical dictionary. 2011.