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Overjet

MedGen UID:
109287
•Concept ID:
C0596028
•
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonyms: Dental Overjet; Dental Overjets; Overjet, Dental
SNOMED CT: Horizontal overbite (70305005); Overjet (70305005); OJ - Overjet (251292006); Overjet (251292006)
 
HPO: HP:0011095

Definition

An abnormal anteroposterior extension of the maxillary teeth beyond the plane of the mandibular teeth upon jaw closure. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVOverjet

Conditions with this feature

Intellectual developmental disorder with abnormal behavior, microcephaly, and short stature
MedGen UID:
1675423
•Concept ID:
C5193039
•
Disease or Syndrome
See: Condition Record
Intellectual developmental disorder with abnormal behavior, microcephaly, and short stature

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Predictability of anterior open bite treatment with Invisalign.
Blundell HL, Weir T, Byrne G
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2023 Nov;164(5):674-681. Epub 2023 Jun 16 doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2023.04.017. PMID: 37330726
Orthodontic treatment for prominent upper front teeth (Class II malocclusion) in children and adolescents.
Batista KB, Thiruvenkatachari B, Harrison JE, O'Brien KD
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2018 Mar 13;3(3):CD003452. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003452.pub4. PMID: 29534303Free PMC Article
Early orthodontic treatment for Class III malocclusion: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Woon SC, Thiruvenkatachari B
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2017 Jan;151(1):28-52. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2016.07.017. PMID: 28024779

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Clinical efficacy of the Invisalign mandibular advancement appliance: A retrospective investigation.
Meade MJ, Weir T
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2024 May;165(5):503-512. Epub 2024 Jan 16 doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2023.11.008. PMID: 38231167
Does mandibular advancement with clear aligners have the same skeletal and dentoalveolar effects as traditional functional appliances?
Wu Y, Yu Q, Xia Y, Wang B, Chen S, Gu K, Zhang B, Zhu M
BMC Oral Health 2023 Feb 2;23(1):65. doi: 10.1186/s12903-023-02709-5. PMID: 36732724Free PMC Article
Prevalence of traumatic dental injuries in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Tewari N, Mathur VP, Siddiqui I, Morankar R, Verma AR, Pandey RM
Indian J Dent Res 2020 Jul-Aug;31(4):601-614. doi: 10.4103/ijdr.IJDR_953_19. PMID: 33107464
Orthodontic treatment for prominent upper front teeth (Class II malocclusion) in children and adolescents.
Batista KB, Thiruvenkatachari B, Harrison JE, O'Brien KD
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2018 Mar 13;3(3):CD003452. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003452.pub4. PMID: 29534303Free PMC Article
Effectiveness of early orthodontic treatment with the Twin-block appliance: a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial. Part 1: Dental and skeletal effects.
O'Brien K, Wright J, Conboy F, Sanjie Y, Mandall N, Chadwick S, Connolly I, Cook P, Birnie D, Hammond M, Harradine N, Lewis D, McDade C, Mitchell L, Murray A, O'Neill J, Read M, Robinson S, Roberts-Harry D, Sandler J, Shaw I
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2003 Sep;124(3):234-43; quiz 339. doi: 10.1016/S0889540603003524. PMID: 12970656

Diagnosis

Improving Periodontal Disease Management With Artificial Intelligence.
Kierce EA, Kolts RJ
Compend Contin Educ Dent 2023 Jun;44(6):e1-e4. PMID: 37418461
Artificial intelligence models for diagnosing gingivitis and periodontal disease: A systematic review.
Revilla-León M, Gómez-Polo M, Barmak AB, Inam W, Kan JYK, Kois JC, Akal O
J Prosthet Dent 2023 Dec;130(6):816-824. Epub 2022 Mar 14 doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.01.026. PMID: 35300850
School-age dental screening: oral health and eating habits.
Vozza I, Capasso F, Calcagnile F, Anelli A, Corridore D, Ferrara C, Ottolenghi L
Clin Ter 2019 Jan-Feb;170(1):e36-e40. doi: 10.7417/CT.2019.2105. PMID: 30789195
Extraction Planning in Orthodontics.
Al-Ani MH, Mageet AO
J Contemp Dent Pract 2018 May 1;19(5):619-623. PMID: 29807975
Open bite: diagnosis, treatment and stability.
Matsumoto MA, Romano FL, Ferreira JT, Valério RA
Braz Dent J 2012;23(6):768-78. doi: 10.1590/s0103-64402012000600024. PMID: 23338275

Therapy

Prevalence of Orthodontic Malocclusions in Healthy Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.
De Ridder L, Aleksieva A, Willems G, Declerck D, Cadenas de Llano-Pérula M
Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022 Jun 17;19(12) doi: 10.3390/ijerph19127446. PMID: 35742703Free PMC Article
Differences in finished case quality between Invisalign and traditional fixed appliances.
Lin E, Julien K, Kesterke M, Buschang PH
Angle Orthod 2022 Mar 1;92(2):173-179. doi: 10.2319/032921-246.1. PMID: 35168256Free PMC Article
Orthodontic treatment for prominent upper front teeth (Class II malocclusion) in children and adolescents.
Batista KB, Thiruvenkatachari B, Harrison JE, O'Brien KD
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2018 Mar 13;3(3):CD003452. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003452.pub4. PMID: 29534303Free PMC Article
The effect of pacifier sucking on orofacial structures: a systematic literature review.
Schmid KM, Kugler R, Nalabothu P, Bosch C, Verna C
Prog Orthod 2018 Mar 13;19(1):8. doi: 10.1186/s40510-018-0206-4. PMID: 29532184Free PMC Article
Early orthodontic treatment for Class III malocclusion: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Woon SC, Thiruvenkatachari B
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2017 Jan;151(1):28-52. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2016.07.017. PMID: 28024779

Prognosis

Predicted and achieved overjet and overbite measurements with the Invisalign appliance: a retrospective study.
Meade MJ, Weir T
Angle Orthod 2024 Jan 1;94(1):3-9. doi: 10.2319/030923-161.1. PMID: 37839803Free PMC Article
Orthodontic treatment for prominent upper front teeth (Class II malocclusion) in children and adolescents.
Batista KB, Thiruvenkatachari B, Harrison JE, O'Brien KD
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2018 Mar 13;3(3):CD003452. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003452.pub4. PMID: 29534303Free PMC Article
Open bite: diagnosis, treatment and stability.
Matsumoto MA, Romano FL, Ferreira JT, Valério RA
Braz Dent J 2012;23(6):768-78. doi: 10.1590/s0103-64402012000600024. PMID: 23338275
Relapse revisited--again.
Dyer KC, Vaden JL, Harris EF
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2012 Aug;142(2):221-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2012.03.030. PMID: 22858332
Relapse revisited.
Vaden JL, Harris EF, Gardner RL
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 1997 May;111(5):543-53. doi: 10.1016/s0889-5406(97)70291-9. PMID: 9155814

Clinical prediction guides

Predicted and achieved overjet and overbite measurements with the Invisalign appliance: a retrospective study.
Meade MJ, Weir T
Angle Orthod 2024 Jan 1;94(1):3-9. doi: 10.2319/030923-161.1. PMID: 37839803Free PMC Article
Differences in finished case quality between Invisalign and traditional fixed appliances.
Lin E, Julien K, Kesterke M, Buschang PH
Angle Orthod 2022 Mar 1;92(2):173-179. doi: 10.2319/032921-246.1. PMID: 35168256Free PMC Article
Class II malocclusion correction with Invisalign: Is it possible?
Patterson BD, Foley PF, Ueno H, Mason SA, Schneider PP, Kim KB
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2021 Jan;159(1):e41-e48. Epub 2020 Nov 19 doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2020.08.016. PMID: 33223374
Prevalence of traumatic dental injuries in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Tewari N, Mathur VP, Siddiqui I, Morankar R, Verma AR, Pandey RM
Indian J Dent Res 2020 Jul-Aug;31(4):601-614. doi: 10.4103/ijdr.IJDR_953_19. PMID: 33107464
Worldwide prevalence of malocclusion in the different stages of dentition: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Lombardo G, Vena F, Negri P, Pagano S, Barilotti C, Paglia L, Colombo S, Orso M, Cianetti S
Eur J Paediatr Dent 2020 Jun;21(2):115-122. doi: 10.23804/ejpd.2020.21.02.05. PMID: 32567942

Recent systematic reviews

Artificial intelligence models for diagnosing gingivitis and periodontal disease: A systematic review.
Revilla-León M, Gómez-Polo M, Barmak AB, Inam W, Kan JYK, Kois JC, Akal O
J Prosthet Dent 2023 Dec;130(6):816-824. Epub 2022 Mar 14 doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.01.026. PMID: 35300850
Prevalence of Orthodontic Malocclusions in Healthy Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.
De Ridder L, Aleksieva A, Willems G, Declerck D, Cadenas de Llano-Pérula M
Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022 Jun 17;19(12) doi: 10.3390/ijerph19127446. PMID: 35742703Free PMC Article
Prevalence of traumatic dental injuries in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Tewari N, Mathur VP, Siddiqui I, Morankar R, Verma AR, Pandey RM
Indian J Dent Res 2020 Jul-Aug;31(4):601-614. doi: 10.4103/ijdr.IJDR_953_19. PMID: 33107464
Worldwide prevalence of malocclusion in the different stages of dentition: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Lombardo G, Vena F, Negri P, Pagano S, Barilotti C, Paglia L, Colombo S, Orso M, Cianetti S
Eur J Paediatr Dent 2020 Jun;21(2):115-122. doi: 10.23804/ejpd.2020.21.02.05. PMID: 32567942
The effect of pacifier sucking on orofacial structures: a systematic literature review.
Schmid KM, Kugler R, Nalabothu P, Bosch C, Verna C
Prog Orthod 2018 Mar 13;19(1):8. doi: 10.1186/s40510-018-0206-4. PMID: 29532184Free PMC Article

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