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disease > stomatology > periodontal disease > parodontal socket

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parodontal socket  

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  • Gingival and periodontal pockets (also informally referred to as gum pockets) are dental terms indicating the presence of an abnormal depth of the gingival sulcus near the point at which the gingival tissue contacts the tooth. (Wikipedia)

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