Gourt > Health > Dentistry > Orthodontics (2)
Orthodontics (or orthodontia) is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both.
Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal with the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "Dento-Facial Orthopaedics". Orthodontic treatment can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons - improving the general appearance of patients' teeth and face for cosmetic reasons- but treatment is often prescribed for practical reasons, providing the patient with a functionally improved bite (occlusion).
Treatments
If the main goal of the treatment is the dental displacement, most commonly a fixed multibracket therapy is used. In this case orthodontic wires are inserted into dental braces, which can be made from stainless steel or a more esthetic ceramic material. Also removable appliances, or "plates", headgear, expansion appliances, and many other devices can be used to move teeth. Functional and orthopaedics appliances are used in growing patients (age 5 to 14) with the aim to modify the jaw dimensions and relationship if these are altered. See Prognathism. This therapy is frequently followed by a fixed multibracket therapy to align the teeth and refine the ocllusion. More on [ Orthodontics ]
American Board of Orthodontics - Official site of the US certifying board. Includes: certification standards, how to become board certified in orthodontics, list of diplomates in orthodontics.
ArchWired for Adults in Orthodontic Braces - For adults in orthodontic braces, or who are considering braces to straighten their teeth.
Meta Description: [ For adults who have dental braces, or who are considering orthodontics to straighten their crooked teeth. A site for adult braces and adult orthodontics ]
Braces Knowledge Base - Knowledge Base on Orthodontic Braces, Including Images, user forums and encyclopedias.
Meta Description: [ Knowledge Base on Orthodontic Braces, Including Images, user forums and encyclopedias. ]
Eorthodontic.com - Contains resources including questions and answers and a directory of AAO certified orthodontists.
Meta Description: [ eorthodontic.com is a dental referral service dedicated to providing information about orthodontic braces for the whole family ]
Local Ortho - Directory of orthodontists in Australia. Includes individual practice information, including maps and comprehensive patient advice.
Meta Description: [ Fireworks Splice HTML, Local ortho is a site by orthodontists for the benefit and information of anyone considering straightening their teeth ]
Mouth Jewelry: Home Page - Descriptions of orthodontic appliances, famous people with braces, an online forum.
Neuromuscular Orthodontics Home Page - Neuromuscular diagnosis club site with membership and clinical orthodontic information.
Meta Description: [ Neuromuscular Orthodontics Web Site
. ]
Orthodontic Motivation Online - An On-Line alternative to motivate and educate patients about their orthodontic needs and treatment with demonstration movies. Month joining fee.
Meta Description: [ Orthodontic Morphing presents a whole services for orthodontists, starting with motivation through morphing case presentation, diagnosis online, guide to treatment planning with procedures
and strategies, imaging with before and after picture generated by the software, a full range of products a... ]
Orthodontics - A non-profit community for orthodontists which offers email, on-line forum and links to useful information.
Orthodontics and Orthotropics - Orthotropics natural growth guidance - the alternative to straightening teeth with extractions and surgery.
Meta Description: [ Orthodontics Orthotropics Natural growth guidance - the alternative to straightening teeth with extractions and surgery ]
404
Orthodontics Online - Information on the dental specialty of orthodontics, braces, teeth, bite, from the American Association of Orthodontists.
Meta Description: [ About Orthodontics ]
Orthodontist-Directory.com - Lists orthodontist websites by city and state or province for the USA and Canada.
Meta Description: [ Orthodontist directory listing websites. Find orthodontists in your area by selecting your state and city. ]
Pediatric Oncall: Orthodonics - Patient information on orthodontics, braces and various appliances for correction of malocclusion of teeth.
Meta Description: [ Patient information on orthodontics, braces and various appliances at www.pediatriconcall.com. ]
SmilePage.com - Offers information about functional jaw orthopedics which is an alternative to traditional braces. Includes news, articles, and frequently asked questions.
Meta Description: [ Discover the unique health benefits of Functional Jaw Orthopedics (FJO) - the newest form of orthodontics and real alternative dental medicine - resulting in beautiful broad smiles! At SmilePage®, Dr. David C. Page gives you the chance to learn about early orthodontics, controversies in dentist... ]
The Orthodontic Information Page - Provides advice on choosing an orthodontist, as well as FAQ, details of costs, and products for sale.
Meta Description: [ FAQ's about orthodontics and costs, ratings
of dental insurance companies,
the price of dental care in 300 US cities, links between dentistry and
heart disease
]
| Summer Is Good Time To Get Braces | |
| Next Video | |
