Orthodontic Appliance Design
| Definition: |
The planning, calculation, and creation of an apparatus for the purpose of correcting the placement or straightening of teeth. |
| Notes: |
coord IM with specific appliance (IM or NIM) or orthodontic tech /instrum (IM or NIM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Orthodontic Appliances (1972-1991) |
Orthodontic Appliance Design Definitions and Terms
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