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Orthodontic Appliances, Fixed MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Orthodontic Appliances, Fixed
Tree Number(s)
E06.658.453.255
Unique ID
D000077744
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000077744
Scope Note
ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES attached to the teeth by adhesive material which cannot be removed from the mouth by the patient. These devices apply force to the teeth and supporting structures, thereby producing changes which control their growth and development.
Entry Term(s)
Bonded Retainer
Fixed Appliances
Fixed Functional Appliances
Fixed Retainer
Permanent Retainer
Previous Indexing
Orthodontics (1963-2018)
Public MeSH Note
2019
History Note
2019
Date Introduced
2019/01/01
Last Updated
2019/01/01
Orthodontic Appliances, Fixed Preferred
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