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Orthodontics, Preventive MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Orthodontics, Preventive
Tree Number(s)
E06.658.703
Unique ID
D009973
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009973
Scope Note
Treatment methods intended to prevent the development of crooked teeth that involve the use of space maintainers for BABY TEETH lost early or removal of PRIMARY TEETH that don't come out on their own. Commonly used in pediatric dentistry.
Entry Version
ORTHODONTICS PREV
NLM Classification #
WU 400
Public MeSH Note
65
History Note
65
Date Established
1965/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2015/06/30
Orthodontics, Preventive Preferred
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