| D008310 |
Malocclusion |
Such malposition and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth as to interfere with the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982) |
Angle's Classification,Crossbite,Tooth Crowding,Cross Bite,Angle Classification,Angles Classification,Bite, Cross,Bites, Cross,Classification, Angle's,Cross Bites,Crossbites,Crowding, Tooth,Crowdings, Tooth,Malocclusions |
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| D009058 |
Mouth Breathing |
Abnormal breathing through the mouth, usually associated with obstructive disorders of the nasal passages. |
Breathing, Mouth,Breathings, Mouth,Mouth Breathings |
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| D009296 |
Nasal Cavity |
The proximal portion of the respiratory passages on either side of the NASAL SEPTUM. Nasal cavities, extending from the nares to the NASOPHARYNX, are lined with ciliated NASAL MUCOSA. |
Nasal Cavities,Cavities, Nasal,Cavity, Nasal |
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| D009972 |
Orthodontics, Interceptive |
Recognition and elimination of potential irregularities and malpositions in the developing dentofacial complex. |
Interceptive Orthodontics |
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| D010159 |
Palate |
The structure that forms the roof of the mouth. It consists of the anterior hard palate (PALATE, HARD) and the posterior soft palate (PALATE, SOFT). |
Incisive Papilla,Incisive Papillas,Palates,Papilla, Incisive,Papillas, Incisive |
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| D011859 |
Radiography |
Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). |
Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic |
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| D002508 |
Cephalometry |
The measurement of the dimensions of the HEAD. |
Craniometry |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D000234 |
Adenoids |
A collection of lymphoid nodules on the posterior wall and roof of the NASOPHARYNX. |
Pharyngeal Tonsils,Tonsil, Pharyngeal,Pharyngeal Tonsil,Adenoid,Tonsils, Pharyngeal |
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| D000402 |
Airway Obstruction |
Any hindrance to the passage of air into and out of the lungs. |
Choking,Airway Obstructions,Obstruction, Airway,Obstructions, Airway |
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