Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Bite Block

Bite Block is a device used chiefly in dentistry for recording the spatial relation of the jaws especially in respect to the occlusion of the teeth, which will make implant/full dentures/PFM crown/Telescope/Framework/Veneer .
Function:
1.Bite block is used in keeping teeth separated during airway or oral care procedures and prevent the individual from biting the tongue or soft tissue in the mouth.
The standard of a good making bite block:
1.a commercially available device, usually made of rubber, which can be used to prop open a patient's oral cavity during a prolonged treatment session.
2.an occlusion rim.
3.Can accurately reflect the function state of missing tooth.
4.Has certain strength and stability.

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