overbite vs overjet

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bracieb
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overbite vs overjet

#1 Post by bracieb »

What is the difference between the terms overbite and overjet? Is the overbite a function of the jaw alignment (top too far forward) and the overjet the (protruding) teeth only?

Just wondering, I see the terms so much and have not seen a definition.
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bracieb
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Location: Ontario, Canada

#2 Post by bracieb »

Ahhh! Clarity! THanks. I was really confused. Now I'm not. :D
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