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Aligner


A custom-made, nearly invisible dental device designed, patented, and manufactured by Align Technology. Advanced imaging technology is used to transform plaster models of a patient’s teeth into a high [..]
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ATTACHMENTS


Forms bonded onto front or back surfaces of teeth to help achieve certain types of tooth movement with Invisalign®.
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braces


Dental appliances used to exert pressure to straighten misaligned teeth.
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crown


A restoration covering or replacing a major part of a tooth.
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Crowding


A state in which teeth are positioned very close together and, in some cases, overlapping.
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extraction


The act of removing a tooth or tooth parts.
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Lingual


Lying near or next to the tongue.
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malocclusion


Improper alignment of the biting or chewing surfaces of the teeth.
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occlusion


The contact between the upper and lower teeth, more commonly known as the bite.
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orthodontist


A dentist specializing in the prevention or correction of misalignment of the teeth.
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