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PERIODONTITIS [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Mouth
DEF

An inflammation of the periodontium.

CONT

Periodontitis. Inflammation or degeneration, or both, of the dental periosteum, alveolar bone, cementum, and adjacent gingiva. Suppuration usually occurs, supporting bone is resorbed, teeth become loose, and recession of gingivae occurs. Usually follows chronic gingivitis, Vincent's infection, or poor dental hygiene. Systemic factors may predispose.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cavité buccale
DEF

Inflammation du parodonte.

CONT

Parodontite. Inflammation du parodonte, c'est-à-dire des tissus de soutien de la dent : gencive, ligament alvéolaire, cément, os alvéolaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Boca
DEF

Inflamación del periodonto.

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