Facebow

//ˈfeɪsbəʊ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A prosthodontic instrument used to transfer functional and aesthetic components from the patient's mouth to the dental articulator.

Etymology

From face + bow.

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