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Dental Marginal Adaptation MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Dental Marginal Adaptation
Tree Number(s)
E06.658.224
E06.780.620
Unique ID
D018772
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D018772
Scope Note
The degree of approximation or fit of filling material or dental prosthetic to the tooth surface. A close marginal adaptation and seal at the interface is important for successful dental restorations.
Entry Term(s)
Adaptation, Marginal, Dental
Dental Internal Adaptation
Dental Internal Fit
Marginal Adaptation, Dental
Previous Indexing
Dental Cavity Preparation (1967-1994)
Dental Restoration, Permanent (1967-1994)
Public MeSH Note
1995
History Note
1995
Date Established
1995/01/01
Date of Entry
1994/05/31
Revision Date
2023/07/05
Dental Marginal Adaptation Preferred
Dental Internal Adaptation Related
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