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gingivitis (jĭn'jəvī`tĭs), inflammation of the gums. It may be acute, subacute, chronic, or recurrent. The gums usually become red, swollen, and spongy, and bleed easily. Chronic gingivitis is the usual form, resulting from irritating bacteria or debris, food impaction, or poor dental restoration. It can also accompany vitamin C deficiency or metabolic disturbances such as diabetes. If left untreated, it can lead to the more serious pyorrhea pyorrhea (pīərē`ə), inflammation and degeneration of the gums and other tissues surrounding the teeth. ..... Click the link for more information. , with gum destruction and loosening of teeth. Trench mouth trench mouth, common term for Vincent's infection, an ulcerative membranous infection of the gums and mouth, by noncontagious infection, associated with a fusiform bacillus and a spirochete. ..... Click the link for more information. , an ulcerative infection of the gums and mouth, is sometimes referred to as a form of gingivitis. gingivitis inflammation of the gums |
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