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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Gingival Recession
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Recesión Gingival
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Retração Gengival
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Synonyms English:
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Atrophy of Gingiva
Gingiva Atrophies
Gingiva Atrophy
Gingival Atrophies
Gingival Recessions
Recession, Gingival
Recessions, Gingival
Gingival Atrophy
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Tree Number:
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C07.465.714.258.447
C07.465.714.354.625
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Definition English:
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Exposure of the root surface when the edge of the gum (GINGIVA) moves apically away from the crown of the tooth. This is common with advancing age, vigorous tooth brushing, diseases, or tissue loss of the gingiva, the PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT and the supporting bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS). |
History Note English:
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91(85); was see under GINGIVAL DISEASES 1985-90
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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6028
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Unique Identifier:
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D005889
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Similar:
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DeCS CID-10 SciELO LILACS LIS
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