facebow

English

Etymology

From face +‎ bow.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfeɪsbəʊ/

Noun

facebow (plural facebows)

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