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2. Clear aligners - Wikipedia

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   Clear aligners are orthodontic devices that are a transparent, plastic form of dental braces used to adjust teeth. [1] Clear aligners have undergone changes, making assessment of effectiveness difficult. [2] A 2014 systematic review concluded that published studies were of insufficient quality to determine effectiveness. [3]

3. Dental braces - Wikipedia

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   A patient's teeth are prepared for the application of braces. Orthodontic services may be provided by any licensed dentist trained in orthodontics. In North America, most orthodontic treatment is done by orthodontists, who are dentists in the diagnosis and treatment of malocclusions—malalignments of the teeth, jaws, or both. A dentist must ...

4. Orthodontics - Wikipedia

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   There are several specialty areas in dentistry, but the specialty of orthodontics was the first to be recognized within dentistry. [49] Specifically, the American Dental Association recognized orthodontics as a specialty in the 1950s. [49] Each country has its own system for training and registering orthodontic specialists.

5. Orthodontic technology - Wikipedia

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   Orthodontic headgear is a type of appliance attached to dental braces that aids in correcting more severe bite problems. Headgear is an orthodontic appliance for the correction of Class II correction, typically used in growing patients to correct overbites by holding back the growth of the upper jaw, allowing the lower jaw to catch up.

6. Malocclusion - Wikipedia

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   In orthodontics, a malocclusion is a misalignment or incorrect relation between the teeth of the upper and lower dental arches when they approach each other as the jaws close. The English-language term dates from 1864; [1] Edward Angle (1855–1930), the "father of modern orthodontics", [2] [3] [need quotation to verify] popularised it.

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   Cost: $18 for 6 | Type: ... Special features: Orthodontics-friendly bristle shape. Braces represent a significant investment, and the right toothbrush is vital for their upkeep. ... Risas Dental ...