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MeSH Heading: Maxillofacial Prosthesis
Tree Number(s): E07.695.510
Unique ID: D008447
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008447
Annotation: maxillo- here may be either jaw but MANDIBULAR PROSTHESIS is also available; not for outer ear replacements ( = EAR, EXTERNAL (IM) + PROSTHESES AND IMPLANTS (IM) ) or nose replacements ( = NOSE (IM) + PROSTHESES AND IMPLANTS (IM) )
Scope Note: A prosthetic appliance for the replacement of areas of the maxilla, mandible, and face, missing as a result of deformity, disease, injury, or surgery. When the prosthesis replaces portions of the mandible only, it is referred to as MANDIBULAR PROSTHESIS.
Entry Term(s): Maxillary Prosthesis
NLM Classification #: WU 600
See Also: Mandibular Prosthesis; Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation
Public MeSH Note: 67
History Note: 67(66)
Date Established: 1967/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 1997/06/20

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