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Record 1 2017-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Jaw, Gums and Parodontium
  • Dentistry
CONT

Most times the general dentist will send a patient to the periodontist for an evaluation to check the "foundation" of the teeth before any major reconstruction is started. The periodontist also is involved with the placement of implants for areas of missing teeth and can surgically make changes in the gum tissue for a more natural gum smile line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Maxillaires, gencives et parodonte
  • Dentisterie
DEF

Personne qui, en tant que spécialiste de la médecine dentaire, voit à la prévention, au diagnostic et au traitement des maladies affectant les gencives et les os qui supportent les dents.

Spanish

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