Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Tooth Preparation

Procedures carried out with regard to the teeth or tooth structures preparatory to specified dental therapeutic and surgical measures.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Procedures carried out with regard to the teeth or tooth structures preparatory to specified dental therapeutic and surgical measures.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Preparation, Tooth
  • Preparations, Tooth
  • Tooth Preparations

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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

general or unspecified; prefer specifics; coordinate with specific dental procedure

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History Note

97

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  1. E06w.931

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NLM Classification

WU 300

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tooth Preparation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019246. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019246
  2. Tooth Preparation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73524721