Journal of Clinical Orthodontics
Journal of Clinical Orthodontics
Journal of Clinical Orthodontics (JCO) (pronounced: /ˈdʒɜːrnəl ɒv ˈklɪnɪkəl ɔːrθəˈdɒntɪks/), is a professional, peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the field of Orthodontics.
Etymology
The term "Journal of Clinical Orthodontics" is derived from the English language. "Journal" (from the French journal, meaning 'daily'), refers to a publication that is issued regularly. "Clinical" (from the Greek klinikos, meaning 'bed'), in this context, refers to the observation and treatment of actual patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies. "Orthodontics" (from the Greek orthos, meaning 'straight or proper', and odous, meaning 'tooth'), is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws.
Overview
The Journal of Clinical Orthodontics is a monthly publication that provides a platform for orthodontists to share their research, clinical experiences, and advancements in orthodontic techniques. It covers a wide range of topics including braces, Invisalign, Orthognathic Surgery, Cleft Lip and Palate, and other related subjects.
Related Terms
- Orthodontics: The branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth, as by means of braces.
- Dental Braces: Devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person's bite, while also aiming to improve dental health.
- Invisalign: A type of orthodontic treatment that uses clear aligners to adjust teeth.
- Orthognathic Surgery: A surgical procedure to correct conditions of the jaw and face related to structure, growth, sleep apnea, TMJ disorders, malocclusion problems owing to skeletal disharmonies, or other orthodontic problems that cannot be easily treated with braces.
- Cleft Lip and Palate: A split or opening in the roof of the mouth and lip, a birth defect that is corrected through surgery, often performed in a series of stages.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Journal of Clinical Orthodontics
- Wikipedia's article - Journal of Clinical Orthodontics
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski