orthodontia
Braces and aligners
Orthodontia is the branch of dentistry concerned with correcting irregularities of the teeth and jaws—straightening crooked teeth, fixing overbites and underbites, aligning misplaced teeth.
The work typically involves braces, retainers, or other appliances worn over months or years: Her orthodontia cost a fortune but was worth it.
Also called orthodontics.
Dental alignment devices
- bracketsMarks setting off text
- wiresMetallic electrical conductors
- archwireWire connecting dental brackets
- bandsMusical performing groups
ligatures · spacers · retainer · headgear · aligners · Invisalign · mouthguard · bonding
Improper dental alignment
- overbiteExcessive incisor overlap
- underbiteLower jaw extends past upper
- crossbiteLateral jaw misalignment
- crowdingExcessive gathering in limited space
spacing · protrusion · impaction · misalignment · overjet · diastema
Alteration to improve fit
- straighteningMaking something not crooked
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- fittingSuitable or proper
- tighteningMaking less loose
removal · monitoring · retention · extraction · interception · phasing
Complete closure or blockage
- bitePierce with teeth
- mandibularOf the lower jaw
- maxillaryOf the upper jaw
- palatalConcerning mouth's roof
molar · incisor · canine · premolar · jaw · enamel · gumline · root
Dentistry of supporting structures
- endodonticsDental pulp treatment specialty
- prosthodonticsDental replacement science
- maxillofacialOf jaw and face
- certificationAttestation of qualification
braces
Dental alignment devices
- bracketsMarks setting off text
- wiresMetallic electrical conductors
- archwireWire connecting dental brackets
bands · ligatures · spacers · retainer · headgear · aligners · Invisalign · mouthguard · bonding · impression
malocclusion
Improper dental alignment
- overbiteExcessive incisor overlap
- underbiteLower jaw extends past upper
- crossbiteLateral jaw misalignment
crowding · spacing · protrusion · impaction · misalignment · overjet · diastema
adjustment
Alteration to improve fit
- straighteningMaking something not crooked
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- fittingSuitable or proper
tightening · removal · monitoring · retention · extraction · interception · phasing
occlusion
Complete closure or blockage
- bitePierce with teeth
- mandibularOf the lower jaw
- maxillaryOf the upper jaw
palatal · molar · incisor · canine · premolar · jaw · enamel · gumline · root
periodontics
Dentistry of supporting structures
- endodonticsDental pulp treatment specialty
- prosthodonticsDental replacement science
- maxillofacialOf jaw and face
orthodontiaperiodontics
Dentistry of supporting structures
endodontics · oral surgery · tooth extraction · root canal therapy · prosthodontics
- orthodontic appliancesDevices correcting tooth alignment
- orthodontic treatmentDental realignment procedure