Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Orthodontic Appliance Design

The planning, calculation, and creation of an apparatus for the purpose of correcting the placement or straightening of teeth.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The planning, calculation, and creation of an apparatus for the purpose of correcting the placement or straightening of teeth.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Appliance Design, Orthodontic
  • Appliance Designs, Orthodontic
  • Design, Orthodontic Appliance
  • Designs, Orthodontic Appliance
  • Orthodontic Appliance Designs

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with specific appliance

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History Note

92

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Previous Indexing

  • Orthodontic Appliances (1972-1991)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Numbers

  1. E05.320.274
  2. E06w.658w.450
  3. E06w.912.675

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Orthodontic Appliance Design. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016382. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016382
  2. Orthodontic Appliance Design. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73468518