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orthodontia

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or·tho·don·tia  (ôrth-dnsh) or or·tho·don·ture (-dnchr)
n.
Orthodontics.
orthodontics, orthodontia
the branch of dentistry that studies the prevention and correction of irregular teeth. — orthodontist, n. — orthodontic, adj.
See also: Teeth
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.orthodontiaorthodontia - the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
dental orthopaedics, dental orthopedics, orthodontics, orthodonture
dental medicine, dentistry, odontology - the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth


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