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| Term | ball bearing bite recorder |
| Pronunciation | bahl BAiR-ing biyt ree-KOR-dur |
| See also | bite, intraoral tracer, central bearing tracing |
| Definition | A device for taking very accurate measurements of the vertical dimension for edentulous cases. An adjustable ball bearing strikes against a metal plate on the opposing arch, giving the doctor a stable, adjustable reference point for determining the proper vertical dimension. |
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