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orthodontia

DEFINITIONS OF: orthodontia

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n the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth

Synonyms:
dental orthopaedics, dental orthopedics, orthodontics, orthodonture
Type of:
dental medicine, dentistry, odontology
the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
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