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Adj. 1. [画像:malposed - characterized by malposition]malposed - characterized by malposition; "crooked malposed teeth"

crooked - having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned; "crooked country roads"; "crooked teeth"

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The drawback of using these cusp tips for ICD and IMD is that it is possible to record incorrect values in cases where canines and first molars are severely malposed. Another limitation with these cusp tips arises when the teeth are severely attrited.

Developmental Association of Palatal Dimensions and Palatal Rugae Characteristics in Angle's Classes I, II and III of Malocclusion/Asociacion de Desarrollo de las Dimensiones Palatinas y las Caracteristicas de las Rugas Palatinas en las Clases I, II y III de Maloclusion de Angle

Alignment of crowded or malposed teeth should be an advantage to clean up all surfaces of the teeth, which is essential care for the periodontitis.

Management of Aggressive Periodontitis by Interdisciplinary Approach: A Case Report

A Class I malocclusion is described as a normal relationship of the molars, but the line of occlusion is incorrect because of malposed teeth, rotations, or other causes.

Prevalence of malocclusion and distribution of occlusal characteristics in 13- to 18-year-old adolescents attending selected high schools in the municipality of San Juan, PR (2012-2013)

Occasionally a patient's dentition is malposed, with teeth in many different directions, so that the patient may not be able to dose into a triple tray when the assistant is making a provisional restoration.

Triple tray crown and bridge procedures: a guide to how dental assistants can assist the dentist: Part 1