APPARATUS AND APPLIANCES

Airways and appliances.

Moses describes an appliance termed a "passivator" which supports the mandible in an anterior and slightly open bite yet neither allows nor causes undesirable orthodontic tooth movements. This appliance is reported to support the patient’s mandible during sleep, prevent collapse of the pharyngeal musculature, allow greater volume of space for tongue activity and prevent incorrect swallowing and...

Orthodontic Appliances

Orthodontic Appliances

Tracheostomy tubes and related appliances.

Tracheostomy tubes are used to administer positive-pressure ventilation, to provide a patent airway, to provide protection from aspiration, and to provide access to the lower respiratory tract for airway clearance. They are available in a variety of sizes and styles, from several manufacturers. The dimensions of tracheostomy tubes are given by their inner diameter, outer diameter, length, and c...

Survey on Information Appliances

n appliance is a tool or machine adapted for a special purpose. Our retail stores are full of traditional appliances that attempt to improve our lives by making an activity less unpleasant. Appliances may provide an increase in efficiency that liberates personal time, such as a washing machine or dishwasher. Or they may perform a task that users couldn't carry out to a high standard by hand alo...