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periodontium [¦per·ē·ō′dan·chəm] (anatomy) The tissues surrounding a tooth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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1-3) Epidemiological studies have also demonstrated that periodontal disease is a site specific process, rather than the previous model of a generalized destruction of the periodontium. Periodontal disease is characterized by periods of active destruction of the periodontium followed by periods of protracted inactivity. When implanted into bony defects of the periodontium, GEM 21S has been shown to speed clinical (tissue) attachment level (CAL) gain, reduce gingival recession and improve bone growth resulting in increased bone fill of the osseous defect. |
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