bracket

bracket

 [brak´et]

1. a support projecting from the main structure.

2. a small metal attachment welded or soldered to an orthodontic band or attached directly to the teeth, for fastening the arch wire to the band or tooth. Called also orthodontic bracket.

Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

brack·et

(brak'et),

In dentistry, a small metal attachment that is soldered or welded to an orthodontic band or bonded directly to the teeth, serving to fasten the arch wire to the band or tooth.

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

bracket

A metal or ceramic part glued onto a tooth that serves as a means of fastening the arch wire.

Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.

bracket

Dentistry A metal or ceramic part glued onto a tooth that serves as a means of fastening the arch wire

McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

brack·et

(brak'ĕt)

In dentistry, a small metal attachment that is soldered or welded to an orthodontic band or bonded directly to the teeth, serving to fasten the arch wire to the band or tooth.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

brack·et

(brak'ĕt)

In dentistry, a small metal attachment soldered or welded to an orthodontic band or alternatively bonded directly to teeth, serving to fasten arch wire to band or tooth.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

Patient discussion about bracket

Q. I am bit worried that she should not fall within the brackets of ADHD? My only sweet daughter is hyperactive with an extremely high activity level. She is 2 ½ years old. I think she is showing the signs of ADHD but is too early to conclude for her age. Most 2-3 year old kids tend to be hyperactive. I am bit worried that she should not fall within the brackets of ADHD?

A. Hello! Diagnosis of ADHD is complex at this age, and it is extremely difficult to identify even with all the tools available. And smart kids are often the hardest to deal with. Just make a casual visit to your physician to clear your doubt.

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