Preferred Label : palatal expansion technique;
MeSH definition : An orthodontic method used for correcting narrow or collapsed maxillary arches and
functional cross-bite. (From Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry),;
MeSH synonym : technic, palatal expansion; technique, palatal expansion; palatal expansion techniques; palatal expansion technic; palatal expansion technics;
CISMeF synonym : expansion technics, palatal; expansion techniques, palatal; expansion technique, palatal; expansion technic, palatal;
MeSH hyponym : maxillary expansion; Expansion, Maxillary;
Origin ID : D010155;
UMLS CUI : C0030212;
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An orthodontic method used for correcting narrow or collapsed maxillary arches and
functional cross-bite. (From Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry),