Z46: Fitting and adjustment of other devices
Z46.4: Fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device
The purpose of orthodontic treatment is to improve misalignments of the teeth or jaw. Various aids can be used, for example braces. These aids have to be precisely adjusted early in the treatment. Over time, the aid may need to be readjusted.
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