Definition of Orthodontic

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or involving or practicing orthodontics. "Orthodontic braces"

Derivative terms: Orthodontia, Orthodontics, Orthodonture
Partainyms: Orthodontics

Definition of Orthodontic

1. Adjective. Of, or relating to the dental speciality of orthodontics. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Orthodontic

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Orthodontic

orthochrysotiles
orthoclase
orthoclases
orthoclastic
orthocrasia
orthocytosis
orthodenticle
orthodentin
orthodeoxia
orthodiagonal
orthodiagonals
orthodigita
orthodome
orthodontia
orthodontias
orthodontic
orthodontic appliance
orthodontic appliance design
orthodontic appliances
orthodontic band
orthodontic brackets
orthodontic retainers
orthodontic treatment
orthodontic wires
orthodontically
orthodontics
orthodontist
orthodontists
orthodonture

Literary usage of Orthodontic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The International Journal of Orthodontia and Oral Surgery (1921)
"That the breathing can be greatly improved by the proper orthodontic ... Since the orthodontic treatment there has been no further trouble from mouth ..."

2. The International Journal of Orthodontia (1916)
"The time required for orthodontic treatment extends over quite a number of years, and the age limit is gradually being extended. We mention this because it ..."

3. Management of Temporomandibular Disorders: Current Bibliographies in by Martha H. Glock, James A. Lipton (1996)
"Contemporary trends in orthodontic practice: a national survey. ... Olsson M, Lindqvist B. Mandibular function before and after orthodontic treatment. ..."

4. Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics by The American College of Surgeons, Franklin H. Martin Memorial Foundation (1912)
"Accordingly it was concluded that no orthodontic treatment of the lower jaw and teeth alone could be sufficient. Therefore a bilateral resection was the ..."

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