Vestibuloplasty
"Vestibuloplasty" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D014727
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E04.545.550.800 E06.645.550.800
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Vestibuloplasty" by people in Profiles.
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Woods WR, Hiatt WR, Brooks RL. A technique for simultaneous fracture repair and augmentation of the atrophic edentulous mandible. J Oral Surg. 1979 Feb; 37(2):131-5.