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bite plate

/ˈbaɪt pleɪt/

Traducción: Dispositivo dental, generalmente de acrílico, que se coloca sobre los dientes para prevenir el rechinamiento, la presión excesiva o tratar trastornos de la articulación temporomandibular.

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C1formalcommonmedical/ˈbaɪt pleɪt/

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

  • 🇪🇸Dispositivo dental, generalmente de acrílico, que se coloca sobre los dientes para prevenir el rechinamiento, la presión excesiva o tratar trastornos de la articulación temporomandibular.
  1. Dental appliance B2 formal

    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.

    • 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.

    🇪🇸Placa de mordida