functional activator

functional activator
a myofunctional removable orthodontic appliance that acts as a passive transmitter of the force produced by the function of the activated muscle, and applied to the teeth and alveolar processes to effect tooth movement. Called also Andresen appliance, monoblock a., and monoblock appliance.

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