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Meaning of "orthodontic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ORTHODONTIC

orthodontic  [ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ORTHODONTIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Orthodontic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ORTHODONTIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

orthodontic

Orthodontics

Orthodontics, formally orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, is the first 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 "dentofacial orthopaedics".

Definition of orthodontic in the English dictionary

The definition of orthodontic in the dictionary is acting to correct the position of the teeth. Other definition of orthodontic is of or relating to orthodontics.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ORTHODONTIC


Anacreontic
əˌnækrɪˈɒntɪk
archontic
ɑːˈkɒntɪk
deontic
diːˈɒntɪk
diplobiontic
ˌdɪpləʊbaɪˈɒntɪk
diplontic
dɪpˈlɒntɪk
endodontic
ˌɛndəʊˈdɒntɪk
gerontic
dʒɛˈrɒntɪk
halobiontic
ˌhæləʊbaɪˈɒntɪk
haplobiontic
ˌhæpləʊˌbaɪˈɒntɪk
haplontic
hæˈplɒntɪk
mastodontic
ˌmæstəˈdɒntɪk
odontic
ɒˈdɒntɪk
ontic
ˈɒntɪk
paedodontic
ˌpiːdəʊˈdɒntɪk
periodontic
ˌperɪəˈdɒntɪk
quantic
ˈkwɒntɪk
romantic
rəʊˈmæntɪk
scazontic
skəˈzɒntɪk
strontic
ˈstrɒntɪk
symbiontic
ˌsɪmbɪˈɒntɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ORTHODONTIC

orthocephalous
orthocephaly
orthochromatic
orthochromatism
orthoclase
orthocousins
orthodiagonal
orthodontia
orthodontically
orthodontics
orthodontist
orthodox
Orthodox Church
orthodox Jew
Orthodox Judaism
orthodoxies
orthodoxly
orthodoxy
orthodromic
orthodromy

WORDS THAT END LIKE ORTHODONTIC

anthelmintic
antic
authentic
Battle of the Atlantic
frantic
gigantic
inauthentic
mantic
mid-Atlantic
necromantic
North Atlantic
pedantic
rhapontic
semantic
South Atlantic
sycophantic
the Atlantic
transatlantic
unromantic
West Atlantic

Synonyms and antonyms of orthodontic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «orthodontic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ORTHODONTIC

Find out the translation of orthodontic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of orthodontic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «orthodontic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

正畸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ortodoncia
570 millions of speakers

English

orthodontic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

orthodontic
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تقويم الأسنان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ортодонтическое
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ortodôntico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

orthodontic
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

orthodontique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ortodontik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kieferorthopädische
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

歯列矯正の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

교정
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Orthodontic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chỉnh hình răng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑर्थोडोंटिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ortodontik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ortodontico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ortodontyczne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ортодонтическое
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ortodontic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ορθοδοντική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ortodontiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ortodontisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kjeveortopedisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of orthodontic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ORTHODONTIC»

The term «orthodontic» is very widely used and occupies the 21.725 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ORTHODONTIC» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «orthodontic» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «orthodontic» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about orthodontic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ORTHODONTIC»

Discover the use of orthodontic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to orthodontic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Orthodontic Materials: Scientific and Clinical Aspects
This work serves as an excellent source of information for a field that requires knowledge of basic elements of materials science, engineering, chemistry, and physics, as well as clinical orthodontics.
Wiliam A. Brantley, Theodore Eliades, 2011
2
Mosby's Orthodontic Review
From foundational concepts to more subjective areas of treatment planning and clinical treatment, this book includes a wealth of information from distinguished educators, recent graduates, and practicing professionals to help you prepare ...
Jeryl D. English, Timo Peltomaki, Kate Litschel, 2008
3
Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Treatment
The book also contains thorough reviews of diagnostic principles, preventive orthodontics, early treatment options, implants, functional therapeutic methods, and treatment planning for mandibular distraction osteogenesis.
Thomas Rakosi, Thomas M. Graber, 2011
4
Orthodontic Removable Appliances
- A complete and updated text explained in simplified and easy to grasp manner - Focuses on important orthodontic removable appliances - Covers all retentive, passive and active components, techniques of wire bending, plate construction and ...
Sandhya Shyam Lohakare, 2008
5
Basic Guide to Orthodontic Dental Nursing
The Basic Guide to Orthodontic Dental Nursing is a must-have introduction for those seeking to develop their knowledge and understanding of this core area of clinical practice.
Fiona Grist, 2011
6
Orthodontic Treatment of Impacted Teeth
... type of splint, length of splinting and antibiotics on 140 teeth. Dent Traumatol 2006; 22: 99–111. 2. Chaushu S, Shapira J, Heling I, Becker A. Emergency orthodontic treatment following the traumatic intrusive luxation of maxillary incisor teeth.
Adrian Becker, 2012
7
Orthodontic Miniscrew Implants: Clinical Applications
This book brings together the knowledge and experience of leading experts from Korea and focuses on the clinical applications of the miniscrew implant providing an easy step-by-step guide to this emerging and effective means of treatment.
Cheol-Ho Paik, 2009
8
Orthodontic Retainers and Removable Appliances: Principles ...
This book is a practical guide for both dental students and practitioners to designing, fitting and adjusting removable orthodontic appliances and retainers.
Friedy Luther, Zararna Nelson-Moon, 2012
9
Glossary of orthodontic terms
Accompanying CD-ROM contains full text of the book, with image scaling, text scaling, high-speed searching, and other features.
John Daskalogiannakis, 2000
10
Fixed orthodontic appliances: principles and practice
However, the readiness with which fixed appliances can now be provided carries with it the danger of their use in inexperienced hands, and the purpose of this book is to provide the newcomer to orthodontics with an understanding of the ...
J. K. Williams, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ORTHODONTIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term orthodontic is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Consumer Alert Risks Involved with “Do It Yourself” Teeth …
Consumers who may be considering “do it yourself” orthodontic treatment should be aware that they may be putting their teeth, gums and ... «HamletHub, Jul 15»
2
Dr. Milberg's Graduates of 2015 & Summer Fun
Dr. Milberg and her orthodontic team want to congratulate our patient David Grant (who we just finished treatment on), as well as the many ... «eCoronado.com, Jul 15»
3
They're Back! How to Cope With Returned College Grads
... he's moved back home, where he's figuring out how to become an adult in the same room that still has his orthodontic headgear strapped to ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
4
When Disaster Strikes, How Far Will Travel Insurance Go?
... only cover damage to natural teeth, and exclude things like dental bridges, dentures, artificial teeth, braces and other orthodontic devices. «Condé Nast Traveler, Jul 15»
5
Myrtle Beach-area organizations need your help
Donations: St. Christopher's Children, a local volunteer-driven charity, has been providing essential clothing and critical orthodontic care to the ... «Myrtle Beach Sun News, Jul 15»
6
Well-known dentist dies after fall
... consultant in Grimsby and Louth and, after he retired in 1997, worked for the next ten years as a volunteer in the orthodontic department. «Grimsby Telegraph, Jul 15»
7
New York: 3M (NYSE:MMM)'s Stock Had Its "Underperform" Rating …
... include medical clinics and hospitals, pharmaceuticals, dental and orthodontic practitioners, and health information systems, and Consumer, ... «OctaFinance.com, Jul 15»
8
Crooked teeth? It's never too late to realign your smile
Can I get orthodontic treatment on the NHS? Unfortunately not, unless you are under 18 and there is a “clear clinical need for treatment”, ... «BT.com, Jul 15»
9
Align Technology Announces Leadership Changes to Support …
Align also offers the iTero 3D digital scanning system and services for orthodontic and restorative dentistry. Align was founded in March 1997 ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
10
Bromyard dentist pays £25000 settlement after woman left with …
Daniel Kinnear, solicitor at Dental Law Partnership who pursued Mrs Bateman's case, said after an orthodontic appointment, it was clear her teeth were ... «Redditch Advertiser, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Orthodontic [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/orthodontic>. Apr 2024 ».
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