biteplate

bite·plate

also bite plate (bīt′plāt′)

A usually plastic, removable dental appliance that is fitted to the palate and is used in orthodontics and prosthodontics.

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biteplate

(ˈbaɪtˌpleɪt)

(Dentistry) a device used by dentists to correct dental problems

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biteplate - a removable dental appliance that is worn in the palate for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes

bite plate

dental appliance - a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth

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A dentist may recommend a biteplate or plastic device worn over teeth to align the upper and lower jaws.

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A maxillary biteplate (distractor) was constructed to cover the occlusal surfaces of the posterior teeth and extend anteriorly to the lateral incisors.

Orthodontic Treatment and Maxillary Anterior Segmental Distraction Osteogenesis of a Subject with Williams-Beuren Syndrome and Isolated Cleft Palate: A Long-Term Follow-Up from the Age of 5 to 24 Years

The biteplate should match your bite and conform exactly to your dentures, bridges, or other special features of your mouth.