twin block appliance

noun

An orthodontic appliance intended to lengthen the lower jaw by posturing it forward.

Meanings

nountwin block appliance (plural twin block appliances)

plural twin block appliances

  1. An orthodontic appliance intended to lengthen the lower jaw by posturing it forward.
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