Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Vestibuloplasty

Those procedures designed to widen the zone of attached gingiva and deepen the vestibular depth which will facilitate the clearance of the area for natural food passage, and provide access for toothbrushing and interdental stimulation.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Those procedures designed to widen the zone of attached gingiva and deepen the vestibular depth which will facilitate the clearance of the area for natural food passage, and provide access for toothbrushing and interdental stimulation.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Vestibuloplasties

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

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

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Indexing Annotation

refers to the oral cavity, not to the vestibular apparatus

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History Note

72(69)

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Previous Indexing

  • Surgery, Oral (1966-1967)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E04w.545.550.800
  2. E06w.645.550.800

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vestibuloplasty. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014727. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014727
  2. Vestibuloplasty. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73213523