chin cup


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chin cup

(chin kŭp)
Orthopedic device that fits over the chin and is attached to a head cap; directs force to the mandible in a vertical and/or posterior direction.
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A vertical-pull chin cup was utilized to help maintain the vertical dimension and the patient was advised to wear it 16 hours per day.
NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT OF SKELETAL CLASS II HIGH ANGLE MALOCCLUSION A CASE REPORT
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