Nance

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Nance (pronounced: /næns/)

The term Nance is a medical term that is often used in the field of Orthodontics. It is a type of Dental appliance that is used to prevent the upper molars from moving forward.

Etymology

The term is named after the American orthodontist, Charles J. Nance who invented the appliance.

Description

The Nance appliance is a palatal arch that is anchored by bands cemented onto the first molars. It has an acrylic button that rests against the palatal vault. The primary function of the Nance appliance is to hold the molars in their current position or to prevent them from rotating or moving forward after the extraction of primary teeth.

Related Terms

  • Orthodontics: The branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly.
  • Dental appliance: Any device that supplements or alters the natural function of the teeth, jaw joints, or associated muscles.
  • Molar (tooth): The rearmost and most complicated kind of tooth in most mammals.
  • Palatal vault: The part of the palate forming a vaulted or dome shape at the roof of the mouth.

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