Orthodontics has the function of repositioning the position of the teeth in the dental arch. It deals with the diagnosis, study, prevention and correction of situations known as malocclusion, which consist of irregularities in the position of the tooth and jaw relationships, which can lead to deformities of the jaw and face.
Malocclusion can be an inherited or acquired defect caused by wrong habits or early loss of teeth due to decay. By placing special apparatus and accessories for teeth, sometimes in combination with surgery, the orthodontist can achieve proper occlusion of the teeth.
