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Dental Orthopedics

Definition: Dental orthopedics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. It encompasses the correction of misaligned teeth, jaw alignment problems, and other orthodontic issues.

Sense 1 (Noun):

1. The specialized field of dentistry that deals with the alignment and positioning of the teeth and jaws.

Example Sentences:

• Dental orthopedics involves the use of braces, aligners, and other devices to correct tooth and jaw misalignments.
• My dentist referred me to a dental orthopedics specialist for the treatment of my severe overbite.

Sense 2 (Adjective):

1. Referring to a dental treatment or procedure that focuses on orthopedic-related dental issues.

Example Sentences:

• I underwent a dental orthopedics procedure to fix my crowded teeth.
• My dentist recommended dental orthopedics treatment to address my crossbite.

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• Dental Orthopedics Braces
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