Periodontal Health Dictionary

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Periodontal: From 2 Different Sources

An adjective that relates to the tissues around the TEETH.
Health Source: Medical Dictionary
Author: Health Dictionary

Periodontal Membrane

See TEETH.... periodontal membrane

Periodontal Disease

Any disorder of the periodontium (the tissues that surround and support the teeth).... periodontal disease

Periodontal Abscess

a localized abscess that arises in the periodontal tissues and is usually an acute manifestation of periodontal disease. It appears as a pocket of pus in the tissues of the gum but not around the apex of the tooth.... periodontal abscess

Periodontal Pocket

a space between the gingival tissues and tooth occurring in periodontitis. See periodontal disease.... periodontal pocket

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