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ORTHODONTIC ATTACHMENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
DEF

The element affixed to the tooth crown that transmits force from the arch wire or auxiliary to the dentition (e.g., a bracket [or a buccal tube]).

OBS

According to certain authors, the term «attachment» refers only to those components that are welded or soldered to orthodontic bands; and according to others, «attachment» and «bracket» are synonyms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie
DEF

Composante de précision qui peut être soudée à une bague ou collée directement sur une dent pour faciliter l'application de forces pendant un traitement orthodontique.

OBS

Ce terme général englobe des dispositifs comme les [boîtiers], les tubes, les boutons, [etc.]

OBS

Certains auteurs utilisent «attache orthodontique» et «boîtier» comme synonymes.

Spanish

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