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Is Functional Jaw Orthopedics the same as regular orthodontics?

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Is Functional Jaw Orthopedics the same as regular orthodontics?

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No, they differ greatly. Orthodontics is “the division of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of abnormally positioned or aligned teeth” (Taber’s Cyclopedica Medical Dictionary). Functional Jaw Orthopedics deals with the prevention and correction of abnormally positioned or aligned jaws, but may utilize certain orthodontic techniques in doing so.