ortho

The branch of dentistry concerned with the treatment of irregularities in the teeth and jaws.

Shared component: ortho · correct

Devices, such as braces or splints, that are applied externally to a limb or the torso to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve the function of movable parts of the body.

Shared component: ortho · correct

A device, such as a brace or splint, that is used to support, align, or correct the function of a movable part of the body.

Shared component: ortho · correct

Relating to or designed for the support or correction of the function or structure of the skeletal system, especially the feet and legs.

Shared component: ortho · correct

the treatment of irregularities in the teeth and jaws, especially using braces or other appliances.

Shared component: ortho · correct

Relating to the branch of dentistry that deals with the correction of irregularities in the teeth and jaws.

Shared component: ortho · correct

A doctor who specializes in orthopedics; a surgeon who treats injuries and diseases of the bones, joints, muscles, etc.

Shared component: ortho · correct

a dentist who is trained to prevent and correct teeth that are not in the right position

Shared component: ortho · correct

the branch of medicine concerned with the correction or prevention of deformities, disorders, or injuries of the skeleton and associated structures.

Extended relation: ortho · correct

the branch of medicine concerned with the correction or prevention of deformities, disorders, or injuries of the skeleton and associated structures.

Extended relation: ortho · correct