biteplate
[bīt´plāt″] an appliance, usually plastic or wire, worn in the palate as a diagnostic or therapeutic adjunct in orthodontics or prosthodontics.
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bite·plate
, biteplane (bīt'plāt, bīt'plān), A removable appliance that incorporates a plane of acrylic designed to occlude with the opposing teeth.
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biteplate
also bite plate
(bīt′plāt′)n. A usually plastic, removable dental appliance that is fitted to the palate and is used in orthodontics and prosthodontics.
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bite·plate
, biteplane (bīt'plāt, plān) A removable appliance that incorporates a plane of acrylic designed to occlude with the opposing teeth.
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bite·plate
(bīt'plāt) Removable appliance that incorporates a plane of acrylic designed to occlude with opposing teeth.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012