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MeSH Heading: Palatal Expansion Technique
Tree Number(s): E06.658.578.458
Unique ID: D010155
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010155
Scope Note: An orthodontic method used for correcting narrow or collapsed maxillary arches and functional cross-bite. (From Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry),
Entry Term(s): Maxillary Expansion; Palatal Expansion Technic
Previous Indexing: Orthodontics, Corrective (1966-1972); Palate (1966-1972)
Public MeSH Note: 91; was PALATAL EXPANSION TECHNIC 1973-90
Online Note: use PALATAL EXPANSION TECHNIQUE to search PALATAL EXPANSION TECHNIC 1973-90
History Note: 91; was PALATAL EXPANSION TECHNIC 1973-90
Date Established: 1973/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2022/04/08

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