Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Orthodontic Wires

Wires of various dimensions and grades made of stainless steel or precious metal. They are used in orthodontic treatment.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Wires of various dimensions and grades made of stainless steel or precious metal. They are used in orthodontic treatment.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Orthodontic Wire
  • Wire, Orthodontic
  • Wires, Orthodontic

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

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

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History Note

91(82); was see under ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES 1982-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Orthodontic Appliances (1966-1981)

MeSH Hierarchy

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  1. E06w.658w.453w.684

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NLM Classification

WU 426

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Orthodontic Wires. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009969. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009969
  2. Orthodontic Wires. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73507981