I do agree with Dianne...there is a different between an overshot bite (an abnormal posterior position of the mandibular teeth in relation to the maxillary teeth) and a parrot mouth which is an abnormality or deformity of the jaw growth plates (a very small mandible; referred to a micrognathia in humans). The degrees of malignment of the overjet and overbite (two planes of analysis for humans) or as it is called in dog overshot(one plane of analysis for dogs) and the jaw profile/measurements would helps divides them into the two groups.
But... remember that dog's jaw growth patterns are different than humans. Infact for research purposes...the growth patterns of the dog resemble the rat (rodent). So human dentistry (including orthodontic) and its related research does not totally tranfer to canine dentistry. Take care, Kathy Yonkers Stuarthome CKCS USA ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
