orthodontia

/,ɔ:θou'dɔnʃiə/ Cách viết khác : (orthodontics) /,ɔ:θou'dɔntiks/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth: Orthodontia is the specialized field of dentistry focused on diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental and facial irregularities, primarily involving the alignment of teeth and jaws.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • She decided to specialize in orthodontia after dental school.
    • Modern orthodontia uses clear aligners as an alternative to traditional braces.
    • The irregular spacing of his teeth required treatment through orthodontia.
Advanced Usage
  • "The practice of orthodontia": Refers to the professional application and business of providing orthodontic care.
    • The practice of orthodontia has evolved significantly with digital imaging technology.
Variants and Related Words
  • Orthodontics (n): A completely synonymous term for orthodontia.
    • Orthodontics is a popular dental specialty.
  • Orthodontist (n): A dentist who specializes in orthodontia/orthodontics.
    • You need to see an orthodontist for that evaluation.
  • Orthodontic (adj): Relating to orthodontia.
    • She is undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Synonyms
  • Dental orthopedics: (Less common) A term sometimes used to describe the correction of tooth and jaw alignment.
  • Dentofacial orthopedics: A broader term within orthodontics focusing on guiding facial growth and development.
Related Phrases
  • "In orthodontia": A phrase used to denote being within the field or context of orthodontic treatment.
    • Advances in orthodontia have made treatments more comfortable.
Related Idioms

(Note: As a highly specific technical term, 'orthodontia' itself is not typically used in idiomatic expressions. Idioms would more commonly involve related words like "braces" or "teeth".)

Noun
  1. the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth

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