Dentures

"Dentures" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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An appliance used as an artificial or prosthetic replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It does not include CROWNS; DENTAL ABUTMENTS; nor TOOTH, ARTIFICIAL.

Descriptor ID	D003778
MeSH Number(s)	E06.780.346.760 E07.695.190.200
Concept/Terms	Dentures Dentures Denture

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Dentistry [E06]
Prosthodontics [E06.780]
Dental Prosthesis [E06.780.346]
Dentures [E06.780.346.760]
Equipment and Supplies [E07]
Prostheses and Implants [E07.695]
Dental Prosthesis [E07.695.190]
Dentures [E07.695.190.200]

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