Biteplate (Noun)
Meaning
A removable dental appliance that is worn in the palate for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dentist created a biteplate for the patient to wear overnight to help reposition the jaw and alleviate temporomandibular joint pain.
- After several nights of wearing the biteplate, the patient reported significant reduction in their sleep bruxism symptoms.
- A custom-fabricated biteplate can be designed to accommodate dental restorations such as crowns and implants.
- To ensure accurate fabrication of the biteplate, the dentist took a series of detailed impressions of the patient's upper teeth and palate.
- Wearing the biteplate for the prescribed six months allowed the orthodontist to accurately monitor and address any unwanted movements in the patient's bite.