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Preferred term

Tooth, Impacted  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Impacted Teeth
  • Teeth, Impacted

Note

  • do not confuse with TOOTH, UNERUPTED

Scope note

  • A tooth that is prevented from erupting by a physical barrier, usually other teeth. Impaction may also result from orientation of the tooth in an other than vertical position in the periodontal structures.

History note

  • 65

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014095

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