Orthodontics definition

Orthodontics means treatment involving the use of any appliance, in or out of the mouth, removable or fixed, or any surgical procedure designed to redirect teeth and sur- rounding tissues.

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Orthodontics means treatment involving the use of any appli- ance, in or out of the mouth, removable or fixed, or any surgical pro- cedure designed to redirect teeth and surrounding tissues.

Orthodontics means the area of dentistry concerned with detection, prevention, and correction of abnormalities in the positioning of teeth in their relationship to the jaw. It includes treatment of malocclusion of the teeth.

Examples of Orthodontics in a sentence

• Services In-Network Out-of-Network Diagnostic/Preventive 100% None Fillings 80% None Endodontics 80% None Periodontics 80% None Oral Surgery 80% None Crowns 80% None Prosthetics 50% None Prosthetic Repairs 50% None Orthodontics* 80% None *Please refer to your certificate of coverage for information regarding age limitations for dependent orthodontic care.

• Orthodontics – A dental specialty that treats misalignment of teeth.

• The Colleges will pay one hundred per cent (100%) of the billed premium for an insured dental plan with Orthodontics Procedures with $2,500.00 lifetime maximum per person covered regardless of age and fifty per cent (50%) co-insurance, subject to the eligibility requirements and terms and conditions of the Plan.

• Notices to OMEGA and/or the MSO shall be given as follows: Omega Orthodontics, Inc.

• Basic Dental Plan Basic Dental Plan insurance benefits shall be the same as the benefits provided for in the DENTAL SERVICES GROUP CONTRACT FOR THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE, effective October 17, 1981 executed April 26, 1982, except that: The age limit at which the orthodontic benefits provided for under the "Orthodontics" Section of said DSG CONTRACT cease for participants shall be changed from age 19 to age 25; all other terms and conditions applicable to orthodontic benefits shall remain unchanged.

• Orthodontics (Plan C) paying for 50% of the approved schedule of fees up to a lifetime maximum of $2,500.00.

• Each eligible patient shall be entitled to a $1,500.00 benefit per calendar year, except that Orthodontics shall be limited to a lifetime maximum benefit of $1,000.00 per patient.

• Orthodontics - $2,500 lifetime maximum (50-50 co-pay) to age 21, effective January 1, 2008.

• The Dental Plan shall provide co- insurance coverage as follows: 90% Plan A (Basic Service) 80% Plan B (Crowns, Bridges, Removable Prosthetics) 60% Plan C (Orthodontics) - Plan C shall be limited to a $2,500 lifetime payment per person.

• Dental: Blue Cross Blue Shield Group Dental Care: Class I - 100%; Class II - 80%, Class III - 50% with a $50 per person/$100 per family deductible; $1,000.00 per year for Classes I, II, III; Class IV - Orthodontics Services 50% lifetime limitation $1000.00 up to age 19.

More Definitions of Orthodontics

Orthodontics means providing services related to the movement and rearrangement of teeth.

Orthodontics or “Orthodontia Services” shall mean the branch of Dentistry concerned with the detection, prevention and correction of abnormalities in the positioning of the teeth in the relationship to the jaws. Commonly, straightening teeth.