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bite plate

/ˈbaɪt pleɪt/

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/ˈbaɪt pleɪt/C1formalmedical
  • ruСтоматологическое приспособление, обычно из акрила, надеваемое на зубы для предотвращения скрежетания, сжатия или лечения расстройств височно-нижнечелюстного сустава.

A dental appliance, typically made of acrylic, worn over the teeth to prevent grinding, clenching, or to treat temporomandibular joint disorders.

  1. Dental applianceB2formal

    A removable dental device, typically made of plastic, worn to prevent the upper and lower teeth from coming into full contact, often used to treat bruxism (teeth grinding) or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

    ruОртодонтическая каппа

    • The dentist recommended a bite plate to stop her from grinding her teeth at night.
    • He wears a custom-fitted bite plate to relieve jaw pain.
    • After using the bite plate for a month, his headaches decreased significantly.