inflamed periodontium
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Gingiva — Gums redirects here. For other uses, see Gum (disambiguation). Gingiva Cross section of a tooth with visible gums, or gingiva Gray s … Wikipedia
Calculus (dental) — Heavy staining and calculus deposits exhibited on the lingual surface of the mandibular anterior teeth, along the gumline. In dentistry, calculus or tartar is a form of hardened dental plaque. It is caused by the continual accumulation of… … Wikipedia
Gingivitis — Classification and external resources Severe gingivitis before (top) and after (bottom) a thorough mechanical debridement of the teeth and adjacent gum tissues. ICD 10 … Wikipedia
periodontitis — /per ee oh don tuy tis/, n. Dentistry. inflammation of the periodontium caused by bacteria that infect the roots of teeth and the surrounding gum crevices, producing bleeding, pus formation, and gradual loss of bone and the tissues that support… … Universalium
Atrophy — Wasting away or diminution. Muscle atrophy is wasting of muscle, decrease in muscle mass. A nerve can also show atrophy. For example, atrophy of the optic nerve diminishes vision. * * * A wasting of tissues, organs, or the entire body, as from… … Medical dictionary
