An orthodontic bite plate or ramp (20) has a body with an anterior base (22) for bonding attachment to the lingual surface of an upper anterior tooth (10), and an occlusal stop having an incisal or occlusal surface (24) extending across the lingual aspect of the body to limit upward movement of the patient's lower teeth (12). A vertical channel or slot (25) divides the body gingival to the occlusal stop into opposing lateral wings (26,27) that are capable of being compressed together by application of a lateral compressive force to deform the base (22) and thereby release the orthodontic bite plate or ramp (20) from the tooth (10). At least one horizontal channel or slot (29) in an alternate embodiment separates the occlusal stop (41) and lateral wings (26,27). Optionally, this occlusal stop (41) can include a vertical member (42) that extends gingivally into the vertical channel or slot (25) between the lateral wings (26, 27).
