overjet

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noun

The extent of horizontal overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors.

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Meanings

nounoverjet (plural overjets)

plural overjets

  1. dentistryThe extent of horizontal overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors.

Origin

From over- + jet.

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Translations

Portuguese sobressaliência
  • sobressaliênciathe extent of horizontal overlap of the maxillary central incisors
Cite this entry
APA

overjet. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overjet

MLA

“overjet.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overjet. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “overjet,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overjet.

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