Extraoral devices for applying force to the dentition in order to avoid some of the problems in anchorage control met with in intermaxillary traction and to apply force in directions not otherwise possible.
Entry Term(s)
Chincap, Orthodontic
Face Bow, Orthodontic
Headgear, Orthodontic
Previous Indexing
Orthodontic Appliances, Removable (1971-1976)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES, REMOVABLE 1977-90
History Note
91(77); was see under ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES, REMOVABLE 1977-90
Extraoral devices for applying force to the dentition in order to avoid some of the problems in anchorage control met with in intermaxillary traction and to apply force in directions not otherwise possible.
