biteplate

biteplate definition - medical

bite·plate or bite plate (bītˈplātˌ)

noun
A removable dental appliance, made of wire and plastic, worn in the palate and used as a diagnostic or therapeutic aid in orthodontics or prosthodontics. Also called bite plane.

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