Orthodontics

Introduction Diagnostic Information Tooth Movement Biologic Basis Biomaterial Basis Biomechanical Basis Ortho. Tooth Movement Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontics comes from the root words "ortho" meaning straight or correct and "dontia" meaning of or related to the teeth. Orthodontics is a specialty within dentistry that combines various aspects of science--biologic science, computer science, mechanical science, and material science--into "an art form."

Within this website you are given the unique opportunity to practice orthodontics by treating a patient.

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