El ortodoncista maxilofacial
Example: El ortodoncista maxilofacial corrigió la sonrisa del paciente.
Definition
"El ortodoncista maxilofacial" is a medical professional specialized in diagnosing and correcting irregularities in the teeth, jaws, and face. This specialist combines orthodontics and maxillofacial surgery to improve dental alignment and facial structure, enhancing both function and appearance.
Translations
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the maxillofacial orthodontist -
de kaakorthodontist -
l'ortodoncista maxilofacial -
l'orthodontiste maxillo-facial -
der kieferorthopädische Kieferchirurg
Etymology
The term "el ortodoncista maxilofacial" comes from Spanish, combining 'ortodoncista,' derived from Greek 'orthos' meaning correct or straight, and 'dontos' meaning tooth, with 'maxilofacial,' which relates to the maxilla (upper jaw) and face, from Latin 'maxilla' and 'facies.' Together, it reflects a professional dealing with correct tooth alignment and facial bones.
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"El ortodoncista maxilofacial" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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