Cheek biting issues are commonly caused when the teeth are positioned in what manner?

Cheek biting issues are commonly associated with specific malocclusion patterns, and one such pattern is the end-to-end relationship between the upper and lower teeth. In an end-to-end bite, the teeth on the upper and lower jaws align in such a way that the biting surfaces meet directly. This alignment can prevent the upper teeth from effectively covering the lower teeth, leading to increased risk of the cheeks being bitten during chewing or other movements of the jaw.

When the teeth don't have the appropriate overlap, the upper teeth can easily make contact with the cheeks, particularly during functions like chewing, talking, or moving the jaw side to side. This can result in irritation or damage to the soft tissues of the cheeks, making cheek biting a common issue for individuals with an end-to-end occlusion.

Other types of malocclusion, such as severe overbite, crossbite, or Class II malocclusion, tend to have different mechanics and may not directly lead to the same cheek biting concerns as seen in an end-to-end relationship. Each of these conditions has its own implications and challenges, but the unique orientation of teeth in an end-to-end bite is particularly conducive to cheek biting problems.