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a gingival sulcus that extends abnormally deep into the periodontal ligament apically to the original level of the resorbed alveolar crest.Medical dictionary. 2011.
periodontal pocket — a space between the gingival tissues and tooth occurring in periodontitis. See: periodontal disease … The new mediacal dictionary
Gingival and periodontal pocket — A periodontal pocket is a dental term indicating the presence of an abnormally deepened gingival sulcus as it contacts a tooth.The tooth/gingiva interfaceContrary to what may be perceived by most people, the interface between a tooth and the… … Wikipedia
Periodontal scaler — Periodontal scalers have sharp tips to access tight embrasure spaces between teeth and are triangular in cross section … Wikipedia
periodontal probe — pocket probe a probe graduated in millimeters, used to measure the depth and determine the outline of a periodontal pocket and the condition of the crevicular epithelium. Various forms of periodontal probes, with gradations marked on their tips … Medical dictionary
Periodontal curette — Gracey curettes have sharp edges on only one side of their blades. There are two site specific Gracey curettes posterior mesial (white ring) and posterior distal (blue ring), in addition to the anterior curette (red ring) … Wikipedia
periodontal abscess — an abscess that arises in the periodontal tissues and is usually an acute manifestation of periodontal disease. * * * an abscess in the periodontal tissue; it may involve the supporting periodontal tissue or the soft tissue wall of a periodontal… … Medical dictionary
pocket — 1. A cul de sac or pouchlike cavity. 2. A diseased gingival attachment; a space between the inflamed gum and the surface of a tooth, limited apically by an epithelial attachment. 3. To enclose within a confined space, as the … Medical dictionary
pocket — n. (in dentistry) See: periodontal pocket … The new mediacal dictionary
Карман Периодонтальный, Карман Зубодесневой (Periodontal Pocket) — образующееся при заболевании периодонтитом пространство между десневыми тканями и зубом. См. Заболевание периодонтальное. Источник: Медицинский словарь … Медицинские термины
Periodontal probe — A periodontal probe is an instrument in dentistry commonly used in the dental armamentarium. It is usually long, thin, and blunted at the end. The primary purpose of a periodontal probe is to measure pocket depths around a tooth in order to… … Wikipedia
