A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, deformities, defects and esthetic aspects of the oral and maxillofacial regions.
Oral Mucosa
The pink-red tissues that line the mouth.
Orthodontics
A specialized branch of dentistry that corrects malocclusion and restores the teeth to proper alignment and function. There are several different types of appliances used in orthodontics, one of which is commonly referred to as braces.
Orthodontist
A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the interception and treatment of malocclusion of the teeth and their surrounding structures.
Orthognathic Surgery
Surgery performed to correct facial imbalances caused by abnormalities of the jaw bones.
Osseointegration
The process by which bone heals around an implant.
Osteoplasty
Surgical procedure that modifies the configuration of bone.
Overbite
A condition in which the upper teeth excessively overlap the lower teeth when the jaw is closed. This condition can be corrected with orthodontics.
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