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Look at the intraoral photograph of a crowded dentition. Which occlusal characteristic is most clearly altered?

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  1. Overjet
  2. Overbite
  3. Posterior crossbite
  4. Anterior open bite
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Correct answer: A. Overjet

  • A. Correct. The protruded/irregular maxillary incisors show increased/abnormal overjet.
  • B. Overbite (vertical overlap) is not the primary altered feature here.
  • C. No posterior crossbite is demonstrated.
  • D. The incisors overlap, so this is not an open bite.

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