Orthodontic terms starting with P

Palatal – Towards the palate. Applies only to the upper jaw; in the lower jaw the same direction is called lingual. Buccal Lingual technique

Panoramic radiograph – An X-ray that shows both jaws in one plane. It reveals which teeth are still lying in the bone. Lateral cephalogram Impacted tooth

Lack of space – The dental arch offers less room than the teeth need. Crowding Extraction therapy Distalization

Prognathism – The lower jaw sits in front of the upper jaw. Colloquially called an underbite. Angle classes Corrective jaw surgery