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1. Malocclusion: Misalignment between the upper and lower teeth when biting.
2. Molar: A back tooth with a broad surface for grinding food.
3. Mucosa: Mucous membrane or lining of the oral cavity.
4. Mandible: The lower jawbone.
5. Maxilla: The upper jawbone.
6. Mouthguard: A protective mouthpiece that covers the teeth and gums.
7. Microabrasion: A technique used to remove small amounts of enamel.
8. Mesial: Pertaining to or situated in the middle, closer to the midline.
9. Mucogingival Junction: The line at which the mucous membrane lining of the cheek meets the gingiva.
10. Mucocele: A mucous cyst primarily occurring on the lower lip.
11. Myoarthropathy: Any disease involving a muscle and joint.