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Dental Instruments MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Dental Instruments
Tree Number(s)
E06.186.501
E07.222.501
Unique ID
D003762
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003762
Annotation
differentiate from DENTAL EQUIPMENT on the basis of size (instruments are entirely holdable in the hand); reamers & broaches: index under ROOT CANAL PREPARATION /‌instrum
Scope Note
Hand-held tools or implements especially used by dental professionals for the performance of clinical tasks.
Entry Version
DENT INSTRUM
Entry Term(s)
Instrument, Dental
NLM Classification #
WU 26
Public MeSH Note
65
History Note
65
Date Established
1965/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1996/06/10
Dental Instruments Preferred
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