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MeSH Heading: Periodontal Pocket
Tree Number(s): C07.465.714.533.750
Unique ID: D010514
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010514
Annotation: do not confuse with GINGIVAL POCKET: read MeSH definition
Scope Note: An abnormal extension of a gingival sulcus accompanied by the apical migration of the epithelial attachment and bone resorption.
Entry Term(s): Pocket, Periodontal
NLM Classification #: WU 242
Previous Indexing: Gingival Pocket (1975-1978); Periodontal Diseases (1972-1978); Periodontitis (1966-1978)
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under PERIODONTITIS 1979-90
History Note: 91(79); was see under PERIODONTITIS 1979-90
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1978/02/28
Revision Date: 1991/06/18

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