What does retroclination mean?
Retroclination means A backwards inclination (especially of teeth).
Retroclination
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A backwards inclination (especially of teeth).
Example Sentences
Cephalometric analysis showed the maxillary growth deficiency in the anterioposterior dimension (sella, nasion, A point [SNA]= 79°) with retroclination of the upper incisors (maximum incisor to nasion A point [U1-NA] = 14°/0mm; Figure 2C ).
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Word Forms
- retroclinations
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Cephalometric analysis showed the maxillary growth deficiency in the anterioposterior dimension (sella, nasion, A point [SNA]= 79°) with retroclination of the upper incisors (maximum incisor to nasion A point [U1-NA] = 14°/0mm; Figure 2C ).
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