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22:29 Aug 5, 2004 |
English language (monolingual) [PRO] Medical - Medical: Dentistry / Mechanical | ||||
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| Selected response from: Kim Metzger Mexico Local time: 06:04 | |||
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4 +4 | space between the gums |
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periodontal pocket space between the gums Explanation: Periodontal pocket Toxins in plaque destroy the gum and connective tissues beneath the gumline. The gums pull away from the teeth, forming a pocket (space). As the disease progresses toward the bone, the pocket fills with plaque and infection. If not treated, the bone and connective tissue surrounding the tooth may become so severely damaged that the tooth will fall out or need to be extracted. http://www.perio.org/consumer/glossary.htm |
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