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