In the given terms, an overbite is associated with which occlusal class?

In the given terms, an overbite is associated with which occlusal class?

• A. Class II Malocclusion
• B. Class I Malocclusion
• C. Class III Malocclusion
• D. Proper Occlusion

Answer: (A)

An overbite is the vertical overlap of the upper front teeth over the lower front teeth when the bite is closed. In a Class II malocclusion, the upper jaw and teeth sit ahead of the lower jaw, often with the mandible positioned back. This sagittal mismatch commonly comes with a deeper bite, where the upper incisors cover more of the lower incisors than normal, increasing the vertical overlap. So, the overbite pattern you see most consistently aligns with Class II malocclusion rather than Class I, Class III, or proper occlusion.

An overbite is the vertical overlap of the upper front teeth over the lower front teeth when the bite is closed. In a Class II malocclusion, the upper jaw and teeth sit ahead of the lower jaw, often with the mandible positioned back. This sagittal mismatch commonly comes with a deeper bite, where the upper incisors cover more of the lower incisors than normal, increasing the vertical overlap. So, the overbite pattern you see most consistently aligns with Class II malocclusion rather than Class I, Class III, or proper occlusion.