| 释义 |
surgical orthodontics sur·gi·cal or·tho·don·ticsthe correction of occlusal abnormalities by the surgical repositioning of segments of the mandible or maxillae containing one to several teeth; or the bodily repositioning of entire jaws to improve function and esthetics. Synonym(s): orthognathic surgerysur·gi·cal or·tho·don·tics (sŭrji-kăl ōrthŏ-dontiks) Correction of occlusal abnormalities by surgical repositioning of segments of mandible or maxillae containing one or more teeth or bodily repositioning of entire jaws to improve function and esthetics. |