<P> Occlusion, in a dental context, means simply the contact between teeth . More technically, it is the relationship between the maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) teeth when they approach each other, as occurs during chewing or at rest . </P> <P> Malocclusion is the misalignment of teeth and jaws, or more simply, a "bad bite". Malocclusion can cause a number of health and dental problems . </P>

What does it mean when the dentist says occlusal