"orthodontic band" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: orthodontic bands [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} orthodontic band (plural orthodontic bands)
  1. (dentistry) A thin strip of metal, cemented to the crown of a tooth, to which wires are attached in order to reposition teeth Categories (topical): Dentistry
    Sense id: en-orthodontic_band-en-noun-nLo-jDrH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: dentistry, medicine, sciences

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