Preferred Term:
periodontal diseases
Definition:
Pathological processes involving the periodontium including the gum (gingiva), the alveolar bone (alveolar process), the dental cementum, and the periodontal ligament.
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Entry Terms:
- parodontosis
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/215929
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