positioner

positioner
A resilient elastoplastic or rubber removable appliance fitting over the occlusal surface of the teeth, to obtain limited tooth movement and/or stabilization, usually used at the end of orthodontic treatment.

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po·si·tion·er (pə-zishґən-ər) a resilient elastoplastic removable appliance fitted over the occlusal surfaces of the teeth to obtain limited tooth movement and stabilization, usually at the end of orthodontic treatment. Called also tooth p.

Positioner; maxillary occlusal view.


Medical dictionary. 2011.

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