biteplate
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biteplate — /buyt playt /, n. Orthodontics. a removable appliance worn in the mouth to separate the jaws so that some of the teeth will gradually shift upward or downward. Also, bite plate. [BITE + PLATE1] * * * … Universalium
biteplate — noun a removable dental appliance that is worn in the palate for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes • Syn: ↑bite plate • Hypernyms: ↑dental appliance * * * /buyt playt /, n. Orthodontics. a removable appliance worn in the mouth to separate the… … Useful english dictionary
biteplate, biteplane — A removable appliance that incorporates a plane of acrylic designed to occlude with the opposing teeth … Medical dictionary
Temporomandibular joint disorder — Classification and external resources Temporomandibular joint ICD 10 K07.6 … Wikipedia
bite plate — n a removable usu. plastic dental appliance used in orthodontics and prosthodontics to assist in therapy or diagnosis: as a) a U shaped device worn in the upper or lower jaw and used esp. to reposition the jaw or prevent bruxism by covering the… … Medical dictionary
bite plate — noun a removable dental appliance that is worn in the palate for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes • Syn: ↑biteplate • Hypernyms: ↑dental appliance * * * noun : a removable usually plastic dental appliance used in orthodontics and prosthodontics … Useful english dictionary
dental appliance — noun a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth • Topics: ↑dentistry, ↑dental medicine, ↑odontology • Hypernyms: ↑device • Hyponyms: ↑bite plate, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
