Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Palatal Obturators

Appliances that close a cleft or fissure of the palate.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Appliances that close a cleft or fissure of the palate.

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Synonyms

15 entry terms
  • Obturators, Palatal
  • Obturator, Palatal
  • Palatal Obturator
  • Cleft Palate Prosthesis
  • Nasoalveolar Molding Devices
  • Cleft Palate Prostheses
  • Device, Nasoalveolar Molding
  • Devices, Nasoalveolar Molding
  • Molding Device, Nasoalveolar
  • Molding Devices, Nasoalveolar
  • Nasoalveolar Molding Device
  • Palate Prostheses, Cleft
  • Palate Prosthesis, Cleft
  • Prostheses, Cleft Palate
  • Prosthesis, Cleft Palate

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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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History Note

83; was CLEFT PALATE PROSTHESIS 1966-82

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  1. E06w.780w.346w.850w
  2. E07w.695w.190w.600w

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NLM Classification

WV 440

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Palatal Obturators. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010158. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010158
  2. Palatal Obturators. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palatal_obturator
  3. Palatal Obturators. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7126774