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Cementation MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Cementation
Tree Number(s)
E05.170
E06.095.170
Unique ID
D002484
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002484
Scope Note
The joining of objects by means of a cement (e.g., in fracture fixation, such as in hip arthroplasty for joining of the acetabular component to the femoral component). In dentistry, it is used for the process of attaching parts of a tooth or restorative material to a natural tooth or for the attaching of orthodontic bands to teeth by means of an adhesive.
See Also
Dental Cements
Public MeSH Note
67
History Note
67(65)
Date Introduced
1967/01/01
Last Updated
1999/01/01
Cementation Preferred
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