Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Palatal Expansion Technique

An orthodontic method used for correcting narrow or collapsed maxillary arches and functional cross-bite. (From Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry),

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Abstract

An orthodontic method used for correcting narrow or collapsed maxillary arches and functional cross-bite. (From Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry),

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7 entry terms
  • Palatal Expansion Technic
  • Palatal Expansion Technics
  • Palatal Expansion Techniques
  • Technic, Palatal Expansion
  • Technique, Palatal Expansion
  • Maxillary Expansion
  • Expansion, Maxillary

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14 allowable subheadings

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

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History Note

91; was PALATAL EXPANSION TECHNIC 1973-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Orthodontics, Corrective (1966-1972)
  • Palate (1966-1972)

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  1. E06w.658w.578.458

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Palatal Expansion Technique. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010155. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010155
  2. Palatal Expansion Technique. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16635365