Medical Definition of Hawley retainer
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A removable wire and acrylic palatal appliance used to retain or stabilise the teeth in their new position following orthodontic tooth movement; with modifications it can be used to move teeth as an active orthodontic appliance.
Synonym: Hawley appliance.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hawley Retainer
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