Airways and appliances.
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چکیده
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 snoring.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- CDS review
دوره 82 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989