Orthodontic terms starting with K

Ceramic bracket – A tooth-coloured bracket. It is less noticeable than metal but more brittle and harder to remove again. Bracket Debonding

Jaw joint – The joint between the lower jaw and the skull. Misalignments and grinding can make themselves felt here. Grinding Occlusion

Orthodontics – The specialty that recognises, prevents and treats misalignments of the teeth and jaws. Dysgnathia

KIG – The German orthodontic indication groups: five grades by which the statutory health insurance decides whether it pays. From grade 3 upwards the treatment is covered. Treatment plan

Grinding – Unconscious clenching and rubbing of the teeth, mostly during sleep. It wears away enamel and strains the jaw joint. Bite splint Jaw joint

Crossbite – The upper teeth bite down on the inside of the lower ones instead of the outside. In the back-tooth region this often shifts the entire lower jaw. Palatal expansion Early treatment