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orthodontic (ôr´thdän´tik),

adj pertaining to the orthopedic correction of abnormal dental relationships, including related abnormalities in facial structures.

orthodontic appliances,

n.pl See appliance.

orthodontic appliances, functional,

n.pl See appliances, removable.

orthodontic appliances, removable,

n.pl See appliances, removable.

orthodontic bracket,

n See bracket.

orthodontic retainer,

n See appliance, retaining orthodontic.

orthodontic toothbrush,

n See bi-level orthodontic toothbrush.

orthodontic wire,

n See wire.

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orthodontic

pertaining to orthodontia.

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orthodontic applicance

intraoral devices used to carry out orthodontic procedures, e.g. to correct abnormalities of occlusion; may be fixed or removable.