orthodontic band

noun

A thin strip of metal, cemented to the crown of a tooth, to which wires are attached in order to reposition teeth

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Meanings

nounorthodontic band (plural orthodontic bands)

plural orthodontic bands

  1. dentistryA thin strip of metal, cemented to the crown of a tooth, to which wires are attached in order to reposition teeth
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APA

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Chicago

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