Look up: orthodontics

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   orthodontics
   [n] - the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
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   Orthodontics
   a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities of the teeth and their correction.
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   orthodontics
   Pertaining to corrective dentistry
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   Orthodontics
   Orthodontics: Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The technical term for these problems is 'malocclusion,' which means 'bad bite.' Orthodontics is one of the 8 specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. The practice of orthodontics i ...
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   orthodontics
   The use of devices to move teeth or adjust underlying bone. The ideal age for starting orthodontic treatment is between ages 3 to 12 years. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems can be corrected with splinting or dental braces. Teeth can be moved by removable appliances or by fixed braces. Crowding of teeth can require extraction of teeth. Retaine ...
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   orthodontics
   orthodontia noun the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
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   Orthodontics
   `Orthodontics` is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. The word comes from the Greek words `ortho` meaning straight and `odons` meaning tooth. Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal with the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case i...
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   orthodontics
   (or″tho-don´tiks) the branch of dentistry concerned with growth and development of orofacial structures, including irregularities of teeth, malocclusion, and associated facial problems.
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   orthodontics
   division of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregularities of the teeth—generally entailing the straightening of crooked ... [1 related articles]
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    orthodontics
    orthodontics 1. The branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth. 2. That branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The technical term for these problems is malocclusion, which means 'bad bite'. The practice of orthodontics involve...
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    Orthodontics
    A specialized branch of dentistry that corrects malocclusion and restores the teeth to proper alignment and function. There are several different types of appliances used in orthodontics, one of which is commonly referred to as braces.
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    orthodontics
    orthodontics: see dentistry.
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