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bite plate

/ˈbaɪt pleɪt/

Traduction: Dispositif dentaire, généralement en acrylique, porté sur les dents pour empêcher le bruxisme, le serrement ou pour traiter les troubles de l'articulation temporo-mandibulaire.

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  • frDispositif dentaire, généralement en acrylique, porté sur les dents pour empêcher le bruxisme, le serrement ou pour traiter les troubles de l'articulation temporo-mandibulaire.

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

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    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.

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    • 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.