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bite plate

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bite·plate also bite plate  (btplt)
n.
A removable dental appliance, fabricated of wire and plastic, that is fitted to the palate and is used as a diagnostic or therapeutic aid in orthodontics or prosthodontics.
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Noun1.bite plate - a removable dental appliance that is worn in the palate for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
biteplate
dental appliance - a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth


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