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Gingival Pocket
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Definition
: An abnormal extension of a gingival sulcus not accompanied by the apical migration of the epithelial attachment.
do not confuse with PERIODONTAL POCKET: read MeSH definition
See Also
Periodontal Pocket
Other names
Pocket, Gingival; Pockets, Gingival; Gingival Pockets