overbite

This term is primarily used in clinical dentistry and orthodontics to describe a specific anatomical misalignment. While it can be used in casual conversation to describe one's appearance, it carries a technical connotation regarding jaw structure and dental occlusion.

In a medical context, it is often contrasted with an underbite, where the lower teeth project beyond the upper teeth. Because it describes a specific physical condition, it is typically used with adjectives like severe, slight, or corrected.