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Vestibuloplasty MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Vestibuloplasty
Tree Number(s)
E04.545.550.800
E06.645.550.800
Unique ID
D014727
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014727
Annotation
refers to the oral cavity, not to the vestibular apparatus
Scope Note
Those procedures designed to widen the zone of attached gingiva and deepen the vestibular depth which will facilitate the clearance of the area for natural food passage, and provide access for toothbrushing and interdental stimulation.
Previous Indexing
Surgery, Oral (1966-1967)
Public MeSH Note
72
History Note
72(69)
Date Introduced
1972/01/01
Last Updated
2020/02/21
Vestibuloplasty Preferred
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