Oral appliance

Oral appliance

An oral appliance is a device that a patient will wear for a certain period of time to treat various orofacial disorders. Such appliances are commonly used to treat sleep apnea and TMJ disorders.[1]

MORA

A device used to reposition the lower jaw is known as the MORA (Mandibular Orthopedic Repositioning Appliance) or Gelb Appliance. It uses clear acrylic bite pads that cover the molars and bicuspids.[2]

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References

  1. ^ "Bite Balance Breathing". http://bitebalancebreathing.com/. Retrieved 2009-03-20. 
  2. ^ "The Gelb Center". http://www.gelbcenter.com/pages/tmj_appliances.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-20. [dead link]

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