The big picture

A fundamental issue distinguishes the specialty of orthodontics from the rest of dentistry: malocclusion is not a disease, but it is a variation from ideal. Therefore, while the rest of dentistry is primarily concerned with the sequelae of chronic conditions, including dental caries and periodontal disease, orthodontists are treating something for which there is no bacterial etiology and no potential cure.

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