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Accelerated orthodontic treatment
The term "accelerated orthodontic treatment" is a controversial subject.
The term "accelerated orthodontic treatment" is a controversial subject.
American Association of Orthodontists
The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, is the American professional association for orthodontists.
The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, is the American professional association for orthodontists.
Archwire
An orthodontic archwire is a wire conforming to the alveolar or dental arch that can be used with dental braces as a source of force in correcting irregularities in the position of the teeth.
An orthodontic archwire is a wire conforming to the alveolar or dental arch that can be used with dental braces as a source of force in correcting irregularities in the position of the teeth.
Association of Philippine Orthodontists
The Association of Philippine Orthodontists is a specialty organization founded in 1980 to promote and encourage a high standard of excellence in orthodontic treatment and education in the Phili...
The Association of Philippine Orthodontists is a specialty organization founded in 1980 to promote and encourage a high standard of excellence in orthodontic treatment and education in the Phili...
Biobloc
Biobloc is a type of orthodontic appliance used to posture forward the lower jaw.
Biobloc is a type of orthodontic appliance used to posture forward the lower jaw.
British Orthodontic Society
The British Orthodontic Society is a membership organisation with over 1800 members in the United Kingdom.
The British Orthodontic Society is a membership organisation with over 1800 members in the United Kingdom.
Cecil C. Steiner
Cecil C. Steiner (1896-1989) was a dentist and one of Edward H. Angle's first students in 1921.
Cecil C. Steiner (1896-1989) was a dentist and one of Edward H. Angle's first students in 1921.
Cephalometric analysis
Cephalometric analysis is the study of the dental and skeletal relationships in the head.
Cephalometric analysis is the study of the dental and skeletal relationships in the head.
Consultant Orthodontists Group
The Consultant Orthodontists Group (COG) is a group which represents consultant orthodontists in the United Kingdom the COG was established in 1964 to represent consultant orthodontists working ...
The Consultant Orthodontists Group (COG) is a group which represents consultant orthodontists in the United Kingdom the COG was established in 1964 to represent consultant orthodontists working ...
Crossbite
Crossbite is an occlusal irregularity where a tooth (or teeth) has a more buccal or lingual position (that is, the tooth is either closer to the cheek or to the tongue) than its corresponding an...
Crossbite is an occlusal irregularity where a tooth (or teeth) has a more buccal or lingual position (that is, the tooth is either closer to the cheek or to the tongue) than its corresponding an...
Damon system
The Damon system of orthodontics is one of four fixed, passive, self-ligating methods of correcting malocclusions—the other three being the Smart clip, the Praxis Glide, and the Carriere LX. Pas...
The Damon system of orthodontics is one of four fixed, passive, self-ligating methods of correcting malocclusions—the other three being the Smart clip, the Praxis Glide, and the Carriere LX. Pas...
David Di Biase
David Domenic Di Biase (1935 - 2001) was a British dentist.
David Domenic Di Biase (1935 - 2001) was a British dentist.
Dental braces
Dental braces are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help to position them with regard to a person's bite, while also working to improve dental health.
Dental braces are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help to position them with regard to a person's bite, while also working to improve dental health.
Edward Angle
Edward Hartley Angle (June 1, 1855 – August 11, 1930) was an American dentist, widely regarded as the father of modern orthodontics.
Edward Hartley Angle (June 1, 1855 – August 11, 1930) was an American dentist, widely regarded as the father of modern orthodontics.
Elastic Ligature (orthodontic)
Elastic ligature is a term used in orthodontics for the small elastic that is used to affix the archwire to the bracket.
Elastic ligature is a term used in orthodontics for the small elastic that is used to affix the archwire to the bracket.
EPSOS
The EPSOS (European Postgraduate Students Orthodontic Society) has as main objective to promote and defend the interests of qualified dental practitioners enrolled in a recognised European post-...
The EPSOS (European Postgraduate Students Orthodontic Society) has as main objective to promote and defend the interests of qualified dental practitioners enrolled in a recognised European post-...
Fiberotomy
A fiberotomy or pericision is an orthodontic surgical procedure designed to sever the gingival fibers around a tooth.
A fiberotomy or pericision is an orthodontic surgical procedure designed to sever the gingival fibers around a tooth.
Gerodermia osteodysplastica
Gerodermia osteodysplastica (GO), also called geroderma osteodysplasticum and Walt Disney dwarfism, is a rare autosomal recessive connective tissue disorder included in the spectrum ...
Gerodermia osteodysplastica (GO), also called geroderma osteodysplasticum and Walt Disney dwarfism, is a rare autosomal recessive connective tissue disorder included in the spectrum ...
Invisalign
Invisalign is a series of clear, removable teeth aligners that both orthodontists and dentists use as an alternative to traditional metal dental braces.
Invisalign is a series of clear, removable teeth aligners that both orthodontists and dentists use as an alternative to traditional metal dental braces.
James A. McNamara
James A. McNamara, Jr. (born in San Francisco) is an American-trained board certified orthodontist well known for his contribution to the field of cephalometry with the form of cephalometric ana...
James A. McNamara, Jr. (born in San Francisco) is an American-trained board certified orthodontist well known for his contribution to the field of cephalometry with the form of cephalometric ana...
James C. Marsters
James Carlyle Marsters was a deaf orthodontist in Pasadena, California who in 1964 helped invent the first teletypewriter device capable of being used with telephone lines.
James Carlyle Marsters was a deaf orthodontist in Pasadena, California who in 1964 helped invent the first teletypewriter device capable of being used with telephone lines.
Ligature (orthodontic)
Elastic ligature is a term used in orthodontics for the small elastic that is used to affix the archwire to the bracket.
Elastic ligature is a term used in orthodontics for the small elastic that is used to affix the archwire to the bracket.
Lingual arch
A lingual arch is an orthodontic device which connects two molars in the upper or lower dental arch.
A lingual arch is an orthodontic device which connects two molars in the upper or lower dental arch.
Malocclusion
A malocclusion is a misalignment of teeth and/or incorrect relation between the teeth of the two dental arches.
A malocclusion is a misalignment of teeth and/or incorrect relation between the teeth of the two dental arches.
National Orthodontic Week 2011
National Orthodontic Week The British Orthodontic Society’s National Orthodontic Week takes place between 22 and 28 February 2011.
National Orthodontic Week The British Orthodontic Society’s National Orthodontic Week takes place between 22 and 28 February 2011.
Orthodontic headgear
Orthodontic headgear is a type of orthodontic appliance attached to dental braces or a palatal expander that aids in correcting severe bite problems.
Orthodontic headgear is a type of orthodontic appliance attached to dental braces or a palatal expander that aids in correcting severe bite problems.
Orthodontic mechanics
Orthodontic mechanics is the branch of orthodontics that deals with the mechanical basis of orthodontic therapy.
Orthodontic mechanics is the branch of orthodontics that deals with the mechanical basis of orthodontic therapy.
Orthodontic spacer
Orthodontic separators (commonly known as spacers) are rubber bands or metal appliances used in orthodontics.
Orthodontic separators (commonly known as spacers) are rubber bands or metal appliances used in orthodontics.
Orthodontic technology
Orthodontic technology is a specialty of dental technology that is concerned with the design and fabrication of dental appliances for the treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of too...
Orthodontic technology is a specialty of dental technology that is concerned with the design and fabrication of dental appliances for the treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of too...
Orthodontics
Orthodontics, formerly orthodontia is the first specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity, dispro...
Orthodontics, formerly orthodontia is the first specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity, dispro...
Orthotropics
Orthotropics is a treatment dealing with correct growth of the face and jaws.
Orthotropics is a treatment dealing with correct growth of the face and jaws.
Overbite
Overbite refers to the extent of vertical overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors; it does not refer to a lower jaw being too far behind the upper jaw ...
Overbite refers to the extent of vertical overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors; it does not refer to a lower jaw being too far behind the upper jaw ...
Palatal expander
A palatal expander, also known as a rapid palatal expander, rapid maxillary expansion appliance, palate expander or orthodontic expander, is used to widen the upper jaw s...
A palatal expander, also known as a rapid palatal expander, rapid maxillary expansion appliance, palate expander or orthodontic expander, is used to widen the upper jaw s...
Platypus Ortho Flosser
The Platypus Ortho Flosser is a dental flossing device for individuals wearing orthodontic braces.
The Platypus Ortho Flosser is a dental flossing device for individuals wearing orthodontic braces.
Quad Helix
A Quad Helix (or quadhelix) is an orthodontic appliance for the upper teeth that is cemented in the mouth.
A Quad Helix (or quadhelix) is an orthodontic appliance for the upper teeth that is cemented in the mouth.
Ravindra Nanda
Ravindra Nanda is a professor and Head of Craniofacial Sciences Department and Chair of the Division of Orthodontics at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.
Ravindra Nanda is a professor and Head of Craniofacial Sciences Department and Chair of the Division of Orthodontics at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.
Retainer (orthodontics)
Orthodontic retainers are custom-made devices, made usually of wires or clear plastic, that hold teeth in position after surgery or any method of realigning teeth.
Orthodontic retainers are custom-made devices, made usually of wires or clear plastic, that hold teeth in position after surgery or any method of realigning teeth.
Retrognathism
Retrognathia is a type of malocclusion which refers to an abnormal posterior positioning of the maxilla or mandible, particularly the mandible, relative to the facial skeleton and soft tissues.
Retrognathia is a type of malocclusion which refers to an abnormal posterior positioning of the maxilla or mandible, particularly the mandible, relative to the facial skeleton and soft tissues.
Self-ligating braces
Self-ligating braces are defined as "a dental
Brace, which utilizes a permanently installed, moveable component to entrap the archwire".
Self-ligating braces are defined as "a dental
Brace, which utilizes a permanently installed, moveable component to entrap the archwire".
Sheldon Friel
Ernest Sheldon Friel (1888 – 2 February 1970), was an Irish dentist who was the first specialist orthodontist to practice in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the second in Eu...
Ernest Sheldon Friel (1888 – 2 February 1970), was an Irish dentist who was the first specialist orthodontist to practice in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the second in Eu...
SMART Retainer
The SMART Retainer is a small micro sensor which is imbedded in a traditional orthodontic retainer.
The SMART Retainer is a small micro sensor which is imbedded in a traditional orthodontic retainer.
Splint activator
The splint activator of Soulet-Besombes is a removable appliance for the treatment of dental and jaw anomalies.
The splint activator of Soulet-Besombes is a removable appliance for the treatment of dental and jaw anomalies.