Im interested in the study of orthodontics, which has been linked with the history of dentistry for more than 2000 years
Yeah They seem scary to me lol
Archaeologist have discovered mummified aniente with metal bands wrapped around individual teeth!
Wow they did it back then crazt
the teeth and the way the upper and lower teeth fit together. The prevalence of malocclusion varies, but using orthodontic treatment indices, which categorize malocclusions in terms of severity, it can be said that nearly 30% of the population present with malocclusions severe enough to benefit from orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement only, or deal with the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopedics". In severe malocclusions that can be a part of craniofacial
Orthodontics
Etymology.
"Orthodontics" is derived from the Greek "orthos" ("correct", "straight") and "-odont" ("tooth").
History.
The history of orthodontics has been intimately linked with the history of dentistry for more than 2,000 years. Dentistry had its origins as a part of medicine. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, archaeologists have discovered mummified ancients with metal bands wrapped around individual teeth.
Malocclusion is not a disease, but abnormal alignment of