NLM Logo

Orthodontic Extrusion MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Orthodontic Extrusion
Tree Number(s)
E06.658.578.225
Unique ID
D050793
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D050793
Scope Note
Orthodontic movement in the coronal direction achieved by outward tension on the PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT. It does not include the operative procedure that CROWN LENGTHENING involves.
Entry Term(s)
Forced Eruption
Tooth Extrusion
Previous Indexing
Tooth Movement (1974-2005)
See Also
Crown Lengthening
Public MeSH Note
2006; see TOOTH MOVEMENT 1998-2005
History Note
2006; use TOOTH MOVEMENT 1998-2005
Date Established
2006/01/01
Date of Entry
2005/06/30
Revision Date
1955/01/01
Orthodontic Extrusion Preferred
page delivered in 0.16s