Medical Definition of Orthodontic retainers

1. Orthodontic appliances, fixed or removable, used to maintain teeth in corrected positions during the period of functional adaptation following corrective treatment. These appliances are also used to maintain the positions of the teeth and jaws gained by orthodontic procedures. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Orthodontic Retainers

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orthodentin
orthodeoxia
orthodiagonal
orthodiagonals
orthodigita
orthodome
orthodontia
orthodontias
orthodontic
orthodontic appliance
orthodontic appliance design
orthodontic appliances
orthodontic band
orthodontic brackets
orthodontic retainers (current term)
orthodontic treatment
orthodontic wires
orthodontically
orthodontics
orthodontist
orthodontists
orthodonture
orthodox
orthodox sleep
orthodox spin
orthodoxal
orthodoxality
orthodoxally

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