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disease > stomatology > periodontal disease > furcation defect

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furcation defect  

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  • In dentistry, a furcation defect is bone loss, usually a result of periodontal disease, affecting the base of the root trunk of a tooth where two or more roots meet (bifurcation or trifurcation). (Wikipedia)

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