| Hawley, C | <person> U.S. Orthodontist. See: Hawley appliance, Hawley retainer. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Hawley appliance | <dentistry> A removable wire and acrylic palatal appliance used to retain or stabilise the teeth in their new position following orthodontic tooth movement; with modifications it can be used to move teeth as an active orthodontic appliance. Synonym: Hawley appliance. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Hawley retainer | <dentistry> A removable wire and acrylic palatal appliance used to retain or stabilise the teeth in their new position following orthodontic tooth movement; with modifications it can be used to move teeth as an active orthodontic appliance. Synonym: Hawley appliance. (05 Mar 2000) |