Orthodontic Appliances, Removable
"Orthodontic Appliances, Removable" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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Dental devices such as RETAINERS, ORTHODONTIC used to improve gaps in teeth and structure of the jaws. These devices can be removed and reinserted at will.
| Descriptor ID |
D009968
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E06.658.453.578
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| Concept/Terms |
Orthodontic Appliances, Removable- Orthodontic Appliances, Removable
- Appliance, Removable Orthodontic
- Appliances, Removable Orthodontic
- Orthodontic Appliance, Removable
- Removable Orthodontic Appliance
- Removable Orthodontic Appliances
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Orthodontic Appliances, Removable" by people in Profiles.
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The effect of a modified functional appliance on obstructive sleep apnea. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1988 Nov; 94(5):384-92.