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Dentofacial Orthopedics Glossary
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Functional Matrix Theory
Professional
Formal
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A developmental theory proposing that the growth of skeletal structures is driven by the functional demands of the soft-tissue matrices they support or protect.
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Dental Midline
Basic
Semi-formal
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The imaginary vertical line passing between the central incisors of the upper or lower arch, used as a reference for sym...
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