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Term Definition
crossbite The normally noncentric holding cusps become the centric holding cusps.
overjet Horizontal measurment distance maxillary arch protrudes beyond the mandible
ligature the act of tying or binding things together
archwire PLACE IN BRACKET TO MOVE TEETH
cementation glues particles together
headgear a fixed appliance that is an orthopedic device used to control growth and tooth movement
brackets devices attached to the teeth to hold the arch wire in place and transmit force of the wire to move the tooth
retainer a dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment
articulate to bring teeth together
supragingival above the gingival margin
orthodontics the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
buccal tube upper tube for 1st molar to hold headgear
intaroral inside the mouth
positioner plastic mouth piece usde towards end of treament
overbite Vertical projection of the upper teeth over the lower teeth

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Creator mattleon
Created July 17, 2008
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  1. crossbite → The normally noncentric holding cusps become the centric holding cusps. - 1 miss
  2. ligature → the act of tying or binding things together - 1 miss
  3. headgear → a fixed appliance that is an orthopedic device used to control growth and tooth movement - 1 miss
  4. brackets → devices attached to the teeth to hold the arch wire in place and transmit force of the wire to move the tooth - 1 miss
  5. buccal tube → upper tube for 1st molar to hold headgear - 1 miss
  6. intaroral → inside the mouth - 1 miss