orthodontia
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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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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]
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orthodontia
(ôr′thə-dŏn′shə) ororthodonture
(-dŏn′chər)n.
Orthodontics.
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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.
Synonym(s): dental orthopedics, orthodontia.
[ortho- + G. odous, tooth]
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