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)
Works about the terms, expressions, designations, or symbols used in a particular science, discipline, or specialized subject area.
Etymology,Nomenclature as Topic,Etymologies
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Orthodontics
A dental specialty concerned with the prevention and correction of dental and oral anomalies (malocclusion).
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Orthodontics, Corrective
The phase of orthodontics concerned with the correction of malocclusion with proper appliances and prevention of its sequelae (Jablonski's Illus. Dictionary of Dentistry).
Corrective Orthodontics
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Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man