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APARATO ORTODONCIA [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
DEF

A mechanism for the application of pressure to the teeth and their supporting tissues to produce changes in the relationship of the teeth and/or the related osseous structures.

OBS

braces: non-technical term, usually restricted to fixed appliances consisting of arch wires, brackets, bands and attachments.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie
OBS

broches : terme non technique, qui désigne en général l'ensemble des appareils fixes comprenant les boîtiers, les arcs dentaires et les ligatures.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ortodoncia
DEF

Aparato usado para realizar tratamientos ortodónticos pasivos o activos.

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