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Oclusión dental defectuosa - Symptom

Nombres alternativos

Dientes apiñados; Disoclusión de los dientes; Dientes desalineados; Sobremordida; Submordida; Mordida abierta

Síntomas:

  • Alineación anormal de los dientes
  • Apariencia anormal de la cara
  • Dificultad o molestia al masticar o morder
  • Dificultades en el habla (poco frecuente) incluyendo balbuceo
  • Respiración bucal (respirar por la boca sin cerrar los labios)

Signos y exámenes:

La mayoría de los problemas con la alineación de los dientes los descubre el odontólogo en un examen de rutina. El odontólogo puede halar la mejilla hacia afuera y pedirle a la persona que muerda hacia abajo, con el fin de verificar el buen ajuste de los dientes posteriores. Si hay algún problema, él generalmente remitirá la persona a un ortodoncista para el diagnóstico y tratamiento.

Es posible que sea necesario realizar radiografías dentales, radiografías de cráneo o cabeza o radiografías faciales. Con frecuencia, es preciso hacer moldes de plástico o yeso de los dientes.

  • Reviewed last on: 2/22/2010
  • Jack D. Rosenberg, DDS, Advanced Dental Care, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, M.D., MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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