| D010510 |
Periodontal Diseases |
Pathological processes involving the PERIODONTIUM including the gum (GINGIVA), the alveolar bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS), the DENTAL CEMENTUM, and the PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT. |
Parodontosis,Pyorrhea Alveolaris,Disease, Periodontal,Diseases, Periodontal,Parodontoses,Periodontal Disease |
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| D010514 |
Periodontal Pocket |
An abnormal extension of a gingival sulcus accompanied by the apical migration of the epithelial attachment and bone resorption. |
Pocket, Periodontal,Periodontal Pockets,Pockets, Periodontal |
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| D010518 |
Periodontitis |
Inflammation and loss of connective tissues supporting or surrounding the teeth. This may involve any part of the PERIODONTIUM. Periodontitis is currently classified by disease progression (CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS; AGGRESSIVE PERIODONTITIS) instead of age of onset. (From 1999 International Workshop for a Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions, American Academy of Periodontology) |
Pericementitis,Pericementitides,Periodontitides |
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| D012106 |
Research |
Critical and exhaustive investigation or experimentation, having for its aim the discovery of new facts and their correct interpretation, the revision of accepted conclusions, theories, or laws in the light of newly discovered facts, or the practical application of such new or revised conclusions, theories, or laws. (Webster, 3d ed) |
Research Priorities,Laboratory Research,Research Activities,Research and Development,Activities, Research,Activity, Research,Development and Research,Priorities, Research,Priority, Research,Research Activity,Research Priority,Research, Laboratory |
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| D002648 |
Child |
A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. |
Children |
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| D004497 |
Education, Dental |
Use for articles concerning dental education in general. |
Dental Education |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D000328 |
Adult |
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. |
Adults |
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