Monthly Archives: June 2023

General definition

Orthodontics is officially defined by the American Association of Orthodontists as “the field of dentistry concerned with the supervision, direction, and correction of the growth of the bony structures and… Read more »

orthodontics

Orthodontics[1] (in English: Orthodontics) is a field of dentistry concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions and jaw problems (malocclusion), diagnosis, prevention, and correction of misaligned bite patterns that… Read more »

Ceramics specialist

A ceramist is a dentist who specializes in the last stage of manufacturing of fixed dental materials, which involves assembling porcelain onto various prosthetic structures such as; Bridges, crowns, prosthetic… Read more »

“Blacksmith”

A “blacksmith” is a dental technician who is responsible for casting dental rods, which means they cast metal and obtain metal rods for fixed dentures, similar to removable dentures made… Read more »

polisher

A “polish” is a dental technician who dedicates himself to the placement of teeth, either by making artificial dental materials made of resin or metal, molding the neck of the… Read more »

Specialization

Training to become a dental technician requires academic study as well as on-the-job experience. Thus, regardless of the country (as long as the title of “dental technician” exists there) to… Read more »

orthodontics

In wire orthodontic appliances, the orthodontist uses springs and screws prescribed by the orthodontist to either move the teeth to create a harmonious occlusion, a beautiful appearance of the teeth,… Read more »