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Definition of Orthodontics
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Orthodontics: The dental specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of dental deformities as well as irregularity in the relationship of the lower to the upper jaw.