Orthodontic technology
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Orthodontic technology is a specialty of dental technology that is concerned with the design and fabrication of dental appliances for the treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both.
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There are three main types of orthodontic appliances: active, passive and functional. All these types can be fixed or removable.