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Periodontium
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Definition
: The structures surrounding and supporting the tooth. Periodontium includes the gum (GINGIVA), the alveolar bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS), the DENTAL CEMENTUM, and the PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT.
inflammation
Examples
Alveolar Process
;
Dental Cementum
;
Epithelial Attachment
;
Gingiva
;
Periapical Tissue
;
Periodontal Ligament
Other names
Tooth Supporting Structures; Parodontium; Paradentium; Tooth Supporting Structure; Supporting Structures, Tooth; Supporting Structure, Tooth; Structures, Tooth Supporting; Structure, Tooth Supporting; Periodontiums; Parodontiums; Paradentiums