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Gingival recession

Also called Receding gums

DentistryImportant

Progressive loss of gum tissue that exposes the tooth root, increasing sensitivity and the risk of root decay.

Korean

치은퇴축(잇몸 내려앉음)

잇몸이 점차 물러나 치아 뿌리가 드러나면서 시림과 뿌리 충치 위험이 커지는 상태.

French

Récession gingivale(Déchaussement)

Perte progressive de tissu gingival qui expose la racine de la dent et augmente la sensibilité et le risque de carie radiculaire.

Word parts

  • gingiv/oRoot(Latin) Gum, gingiva

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