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19:34 Jan 4, 2001 |
Italian to English translations [PRO] Medical | |||||||
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na | periodontal pockets |
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periodontal pockets Explanation: In full, "retraction of the alveolar margin of both arches, with periodontal pockets" -- i.e., pockets of periodontal (gum) disease. The "arches" here refer to all of the teeth (that is, the upper arch and the lower arch) in the mouth. Cheers, HC |
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periodontal pockets Explanation: Periodontal pocket An abnormal deepening of the gingival crevice. It is caused when disease and infection destroy the ligament that attaches the gum to the tooth and the underlying bone. (http://www.c-usmile.com/glossary/periodontal_pocket.htm) http://www.implantperio.com/periodef.html http://www.perioking.com/Glossary.htm Reference: http://www.cma.ca/cmaj/vol-149/1409e.htm Reference: http://www.ecdental.org/dict.html |
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