Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Tooth Movement Techniques

Orthodontic techniques used to correct the malposition of a tooth or teeth.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Orthodontic techniques used to correct the malposition of a tooth or teeth.

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Synonyms

27 entry terms
  • Orthodontic Tooth Movement
  • Movement Technique, Tooth
  • Movement Techniques, Tooth
  • Movement, Orthodontic Tooth
  • Movements, Orthodontic Tooth
  • Orthodontic Tooth Movements
  • Technique, Tooth Movement
  • Techniques, Tooth Movement
  • Tooth Movement Technique
  • Tooth Movement, Orthodontic
  • Tooth Movements, Orthodontic
  • Tooth Depression
  • Tooth Intrusion
  • Tooth Movement, Minor
  • Tooth Uprighting
  • Depression, Tooth
  • Depressions, Tooth
  • Intrusion, Tooth
  • Intrusions, Tooth
  • Minor Tooth Movement
  • Minor Tooth Movements
  • Tooth Depressions
  • Tooth Intrusions
  • Tooth Movements, Minor
  • Tooth Uprightings
  • Uprighting, Tooth
  • Uprightings, Tooth

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Aspects Covered

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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Indexing Annotation

note TOOTH MIGRATION and TOOTH MOBILITY are also available

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History Note

2017 (1973)

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Previous Indexing

  • Orthodontics, Corrective (1966-1972)

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WU 400

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tooth Movement Techniques. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014087. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014087
  2. Tooth Movement Techniques. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72258720