A device used to provide function to a part, or for therapeutic purposes.
Origin
[fr, O. Fr. aplier, to apply, fr. L. applico, to fold together]
craniofacial appliance
edgewise appliance
extraoral fracture appliance
Hawley appliance
intraoral fracture appliance
labiolingual appliance
light wire appliance
obturator appliance
orthodontic appliance
ribbon arch appliance
Roger-Anderson pin fixation appliance
surgical appliance
universal appliance