An open bite refers to
A) A diastema
B) Open contact between the arches
C) An overjet
D) Premature contact
E) A crossbite

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An open bite refers to open contact between the arches. While open bite can occur in the posterior areas, it is most common in anterior regions. A diastema is a space between two adjacent teeth; a contact area is lacking. Overjet is the amount of facial horizontal overlap of the maxillary teeth to the mandibular teeth. A premature contact is an occlusal interference where one tooth hits ever so slightly before the others. A crossbite occurs when one or more of the mandibular teeth are located facial to the maxillary counterparts.

An Open Bite Refers to