orthodontics
21orthodontics — n.pl. (treated as sing.) (also orthodontia) the treatment of irregularities in the teeth and jaws. Derivatives: orthodontic adj. orthodontist n. Etymology: ORTHO + Gk odous odont tooth …
22Retainer (orthodontics) — Top (left) and bottom (right) Hawley retainers Vacuum form retainer in the foreground …
23preventive orthodontics — prophylactic orthodontics the phase of orthodontics concerned with preservation of the integrity of proper occlusion through the use of orthodontic procedures and devices …
24Cantilever mechanics (orthodontics) — A cantilever is, in principle, any piece of wire, whose end is inserted, on one side, into a bracket or a tube, or included in the acrylic of a removable appliance, while the other one is tied to another unit, with only a one point contact. When… …
25corrective orthodontics — the phase of orthodontics concerned with the reduction or elimination of an existing malocclusion and its attendant sequelae …
26interceptive orthodontics — the phase of orthodontics concerned with elimination of a condition that might lead to the development of malocclusion …
27Ортодонтия (Orthodontics) — раздел стоматологии, занимающийся исправлением и предупреждением нарушения положения зубов и аномалий прикуса. См. Скоба ортодонтическая назубная. Ортодонтическнй (orthodontic). Источник: Медицинский словарь …
28Dental braces (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… …
29surgical orthodontics — orthodontic therapy involving surgical procedures or orthognathic surgery, including resections and ostectomies, cosmetic surgery, the surgical uncovering of impacted teeth, and positioning and transpositioning of teeth …
30dentofacial orthopedics — orthodontics …
