Definitions of Orthodontics [ˌɔr θəˈdɒn tɪks]

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Definition of 'Orthodontics'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. ((used with a sing. v.)) orthodontics
the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth, as by means of braces.

Etymology: (1905–10)

Definition of 'Orthodontics'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) orthodontics, orthodontia, orthodonture, dental orthopedics, dental orthopaedics
the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth

Definition of 'Orthodontics'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. Orthodontics
A dental specialty concerned with the prevention and correction of dental and oral anomalies (malocclusion).

'Orthodontics' - Nearby Entries
orthoclase orthodontia orthodontic orthodontic treatment orthodontics orthodontist orthodonture

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