[Five orthodontic cases treated by the space-regainer with expansion screw (author's transl)].
1974
S Taki, and
Y Ozawa, and
Y Kuroda, and
M Matsumoso
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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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)
Devices used for influencing tooth position. Orthodontic appliances may be classified as fixed or removable, active or retaining, and intraoral or extraoral. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p19)