Periodontal pocket Health Dictionary

Periodontal Pocket: From 1 Different Sources


Periodontal

An adjective that relates to the tissues around the TEETH.... periodontal

Periodontal Membrane

See TEETH.... periodontal membrane

Periodontal Disease

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

Out-of-pocket Payment

A fee paid by the consumer of health services directly to the provider at the time of delivery.... out-of-pocket payment

Pocket, Gingival

See periodontitis.... pocket, gingival

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

Pocket

n. (in dentistry) see periodontal pocket.... pocket

Pocket Resuscitation Mask

a compressible and easily carried mask, which can be expanded and fitted over the mouth and nose of a nonbreathing patient in order to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation through a small valve without contact between the mouth of the rescuer and that of the patient.... pocket resuscitation mask



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