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Record 1 2006-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
CONT

Nance Appliance. A stabilizing wire traverses the palate extending forward to the first bicuspid area. The wire is soldered to bands on the first molars, with an acrylic button processed over the wire in the front of the palatal vault. This provides stabilization to the arch and prevents mesial movement of molars during transition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie
DEF

[Appareil] qui sert [principalement] de mainteneur d'espace au niveau du maxillaire supérieur.

OBS

bouton de Nance: Ce terme désigne la composante caractéristique de l'appareil, c'est pourquoi il est souvent utilisé, par extension, pour le désigner.

Spanish

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