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periodontal disorder

MONDO:0002635

Also Known As

disease of periodontiumdisease of supporting structures of teethdisease or disorder of periodontiumdisorder of periodontiumperiodontal diseaseperiodontal disorderperiodontium diseaseperiodontium disease or disorderperiodontium disorder

Definition

An inflammatory process of the gingival tissues and/or periodontal membrane of the teeth, resulting in an abnormally deep gingival sulcus, possibly producing periodontal pockets and loss of alveolar bone support.