overjet


overjet

 [o´ver-jet] extension of the incisal or buccal cusp ridges of the upper teeth horizontally (labially or buccally) beyond the ridges of the teeth in the lower jaw when the jaws are closed normally.Vertical overlap (overbite) and horizontal overlap (overjet).

hor·i·zon·tal o·ver·lap

the projection of the upper anterior and/or posterior teeth beyond their antagonists in a horizontal direction. Synonym(s): overjet, overjut

hor·i·zon·tal o·ver·lap

(hōr'i-zon'tăl ō'vĕr-lap) The projection of the upper anterior or posterior teeth beyond their antagonists in a horizontal direction.
Synonym(s): overjet, overjut.