Orthodontic terms starting with T
From deep bite to transverse expansion
Deep bite – The upper front teeth cover the lower ones almost completely, sometimes down to the gums. Overbite
Wear time – How many hours a day a removable appliance has to be in the mouth. With aligners it is usually 20 to 22. Aligner Compliance Elastics
Transverse expansion – Widening of the jaw at right angles to its long axis. Expansion screw Palatal expansion