Orthodontics
History of orthodontics pdf
Orthodontics education required.
Orthodontics
Correctional branch of dentistry
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| Names | Orthodontist |
|---|---|
Occupation type | Specialty |
Activity sectors | Dentistry |
Education required | Dental degree, specialty training |
Fields of | Private practices, hospitals |
Orthodontics[a][b] is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws, as well as misaligned bite patterns.[2] It may also address the modification of facial growth, known as dentofacial orthopedics.
Abnormal alignment of the teeth and jaws is very common. The approximate worldwide prevalence of malocclusion was as high as 56%.[3] However, conclusive scientific evidence for the health benefits of orthodontic treatment is lacking, although patients with completed treatment have reported a higher quality of life than that of untreated patients undergoing orthodo