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Meaning of ORTHODONTICS
Pronunciation:
'orthu'dântiks
WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
[n]
the
branch
of
dentistry
dealing
with
the
prevention
or
correction
of
irregularities
of
the
teeth
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Synonyms:
dental orthopaedics
,
dental orthopedics
,
orthodontia
,
orthodonture
See Also:
dental medicine
,
dentistry
,
odontology
Medical Dictionary
Definition:
orthodontics is the dental specialty that focuses on the development, prevention, and correction of irregularities of the teeth, bite, and jaw.
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