adverb
- in a manner relating to or involving orthodontics; according to orthodontic principles or methods
Usage: technical; used in dental and medical contexts
Examples
- The dentist orthodontically corrected the patient's bite using braces.
- Her teeth were orthodontically aligned over the course of three years.
- The treatment plan was orthodontically sound and followed best practices.
- Patients who are orthodontically treated often experience improved oral health.
- The teeth shifted orthodontically into their proper positions.