orthodontics

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O0129100 (ôr′thə-dŏn′tĭks)n. (used with a sing. verb) The dental specialty dealing with correction of irregularities of the teeth, such as malocclusion, often by the use of braces.

or′tho·don′tic adj.or′tho·don′ti·cal·ly adv.or′tho·don′tist n.

orthodontics

(ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪks) or

orthodontia

n (Dentistry) (functioning as singular) the branch of dentistry concerned with preventing or correcting irregularities of the teeth. Also called: dental orthopaedics ˌorthoˈdontic adj ˌorthoˈdontist n

or•tho•don•tics

(ˌɔr θəˈdɒn tɪks)

n. (used with a sing. v.) the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth, as by means of braces. [1905–10] or`tho•don′tic, or`tho•don′tal, adj. or`tho•don′tist, n.

orthodontics

the branch of dentistry that specializes in treatment of malformed teeth and oral problems. — orthodontist, n. — orthodontic, adj.See also: Medical Specialties

the branch of dentistry that studies the prevention and correction of irregular teeth. — orthodontist, n. — orthodontic, adj.See also: Teeth

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Noun

orthodontics - the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teethdental orthopaedics, dental orthopedics, orthodontia, orthodonturedental medicine, dentistry, odontology - the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth

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orthodontics

orthodontics:

see dentistrydentistry,
treatment and care of the teeth and associated oral structures. Dentistry is mainly concerned with tooth decay, disease of the supporting structures, such as the gums, and faulty positioning of the teeth.
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Orthodontics

a branch of stomatology concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of anomalies of development of the teeth and maxillofacial skeleton. The cause of these anomalies can be hereditary or dependent on prenatal and postnatal conditions of growth and development in the child. Common causes of anomalies of the maxillodental system include metabolic disturbances and childhood diseases that adversely affect the formation of the skeleton. Harmful habits, such as finger sucking, misuse of nipples, and labored nasal breathing, may contribute to the rise of anomalies. Deformities of the maxillodental system result in functional impairment of speech and of the digestive and respiratory organs.

The purpose of orthodontic treatment is to make cosmetic and functional improvements in the maxillodental system and to normalize the child’s development. Orthodontic treatment is complex, making use of special appliances combined with pharmacological agents and physical therapy; sometimes, surgery followed by logopedic treatment is necessary. The systematic care of the mouth in preschool and school children is another aspect of orthodontic treatment.

REFERENCES

Kalvelis, D. A. Ortodontiia. Leningrad, 1964.
Kurliandskii, V. Iu. Ortopedicheskaia stomatologiia: atlas, vol. 2: Ortodontiia, travmatologiia, cheliustnoe i litsevoe protezirovanie. Moscow, 1970.

A. A. KUZNETSOVA

orthodontics

[‚ȯr·thə′dän·tiks] (medicine) A branch of dentistry that deals with the prevention and treatment of malocclusion.

orthodontics

, orthodontia the branch of dentistry concerned with preventing or correcting irregularities of the teeth

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.

or·tho·don·tics

(ōr'thō-don'tiks), That branch of dentistry concerned with the correction and prevention of irregularities and malocclusion of the teeth. Synonym(s): dental orthopedics, orthodontia [ortho- + G. odous, tooth]

orthodontics

(ôr′thə-dŏn′tĭks)n. (used with a sing. verb) The dental specialty dealing with correction of irregularities of the teeth, such as malocclusion, often by the use of braces.

or′tho·don′tic adj.or′tho·don′ti·cal·ly adv.or′tho·don′tist n.

orthodontics

Dentistry A specialty of dentistry involved in correcting dental and, less commonly, dentofacial defects

or·tho·don·tics

(ōr'thŏ-don'tiks) That branch of dentistry concerned with the correction and prevention of irregularities and malocclusion of the teeth. [ortho- + G. odous, tooth]

orthodontics

The dental speciality concerned with the correction of irregularities of tooth placement and in the relationship of the upper teeth to the lower (occlusion). Teeth can readily be permanently moved by sustained pressure using braces, springs, wires and harnesses.

or·tho·don·tics

(ōr'thŏ-don'tiks) Branch of dentistry concerned with correction and prevention of irregularities and malocclusion of the teeth.
Synonym(s): dental orthopedics, orthodontia. [ortho- + G. odous, tooth]

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noun the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth

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