The failure of the maxillary and mandibular to occlude is a(n) __________ bite.

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An open bite is the term used to describe the lack of contact between the maxillary and mandibular teeth when the jaws are closed. An edge-to-edge bite is where incisal edges of the maxillary and mandibular teeth meet directly on each other when the jaws are closed. An end-to-end bite is a condition where teeth are situated parallel to each other with next to no vertical overlap. A cross bite is a term used to describe a condition where a tooth, or teeth, is angled towards the cheek or tongue instead of being aligned correctly.

The Failure of the Maxillary and Mandibular to Occlude Is