
<dentistry> A small metal part that is welded on the outside of a molar bank. The buccal tube contains a slots to hold archwires, lip bumpers, face-bows and other things your orthodontist uses to move your teeth. ... (08 Jan 1998) ...
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http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973

A small metal part of the bracket welded to the cheek side of the molar band. The tube may hold an archwire, lip bumper, headgear facebow or other appliances an orthodontist may use to move the teeth.
Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22244
No exact match found.