traumatic occlusion


trau·ma·to·gen·ic oc·clu·sion

a malocclusion capable of producing injury to the teeth or associated structures. Synonym(s): traumatic occlusion

traumatic occlusion

Injury to the tissues that support the teeth because of malocclusion, missing teeth, improper chewing habits, or a pathological condition that causes a person to chew abnormally.See also: occlusion