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Apicoectomy MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Apicoectomy
Tree Number(s)
E04.545.100
E06.397.102
E06.645.100
Unique ID
D001047
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001047
Scope Note
Excision of the apical portion of a tooth through an opening made in the overlying labial, buccal, or palatal alveolar bone. (Dorland, 28th ed)
NLM Classification #
WU 235
Public MeSH Note
65
History Note
65
Date Established
1965/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1997/06/20
Apicoectomy Preferred
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