NIH MeSH · D064728Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
Alveolar Bone Grafting
Also known asAlveolar Cleft Grafting
Definition
Surgical procedure to add bone to the ALVEOLAR RIDGE in children born with a CLEFT LIP and a CLEFT PALATE.
MeSH classification
- E04.545.562.500
- E04.555.580.289.500
- E06.645.562.124
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What does Alveolar Bone Grafting mean in medicine?
Surgical procedure to add bone to the ALVEOLAR RIDGE in children born with a CLEFT LIP and a CLEFT PALATE. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Alveolar Bone Grafting known by any other names?
Yes. Alveolar Bone Grafting is also referred to as Alveolar Cleft Grafting in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Alveolar Bone Grafting sit in the medical classification?
Alveolar Bone Grafting falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.545.562.500, E04.555.580.289.500, E06.645.562.124). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D064728) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗