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Malocclusion?
When I keep a symmetrical pen behind my canine teeth and click a picture with it, I can see it fits on the right side while there's a gap between the teeth and the pen on the left side. Also, the pen looks slanted. Does it indicate malocclusion?
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No that does not indicate malocclusion as your jaw is deflecting . Occlusion must be checked in centric to diagnose properly. Consult a dentist
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Dr. Bhupendra Vasant Zunjarrao
Prosthodontist
6 yrs exp
Thane
You cannot confirm wether it is an malocclusion or not using a pen. If you feel so do give a visit to a dental clinic specially a Prosthodontists so that he can guide you for the same
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