Abstract: A bite plane apparatus for applying to a patient's teeth is provided. The bite plane apparatus has an adjustable portion with a moveable member in a manibular portion that corresponds with a raised portion on a maxillary portion to dispose the patient's jaw anteriorly. A bite plane having adjustable wedges in the mandibular portion to increase or decrease the distance between the occlusal surfaces of the mandibular and maxillary teeth. The adjustable bite planes have a left and right occusal portions connected with a bridge.

Abstract: A convertible oral bite plate appliance has at least one removable occusal shim attached and conforming to the outer surface of a base. The removable occlusal shim is preferably attached by complementary ribs and grooves on the lingual and buccal/labial portions of the occlusal shim and the base. Elastic bands may optionally be used to connect the maxillary and mandibular occlusal shims to pull the lower jaw anteriorly.