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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

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