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Overbite
Meaning: Vertical overlap of the lower front teeth by the upper front teeth when the back teeth meet together.
In practice: A deep overbite can cause the lower incisors to bite into the roof of the mouth.
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Which word means: Hardened dental plaque deposited on teeth, also called tartar.
Answer: Calculus
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Answer: Periodontics
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