Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Absorbable Implants

Implants constructed of materials designed to be absorbed by the body without producing an immune response. They are usually composed of plastics and are frequently used in orthopedics and orthodontics.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Implants constructed of materials designed to be absorbed by the body without producing an immune response. They are usually composed of plastics and are frequently used in orthopedics and orthodontics.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Bioabsorbable Implants
  • Biodegradable Implants
  • Implants, Absorbable
  • Absorbable Implant
  • Bioabsorbable Implant
  • Biodegradable Implant
  • Implant, Absorbable
  • Implant, Bioabsorbable
  • Implant, Biodegradable
  • Implants, Bioabsorbable
  • Implants, Biodegradable

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

coord with substance if emphasized

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History Note

1999

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  1. E07w.695w.025

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Absorbable Implants. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020341. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020341
  2. Absorbable Implants. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72367835