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  2. Gingival recession - Wikipedia

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    1: Total loss of attachment (clinical attachment loss, CAL) is the sum of 2: Gingival recession, and 3: Probing depth. Gingival recession, also known as gum recession and receding gums, is the exposure in the roots of the teeth caused by a loss of gum tissue and/or retraction of the gingival margin from the crown of the teeth. [1]

  3. Abfraction - Wikipedia

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    Abfraction is a form of non-carious tooth tissue loss that occurs along the gingival margin. [2] In other words, abfraction is a mechanical loss of tooth structure that is not caused by tooth decay, located along the gum line. There is theoretical evidence to support the concept of abfraction, but little experimental evidence exists. [3]

  4. Gingival enlargement - Wikipedia

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    Gingival enlargement has a multitude of causes. The most common is chronic inflammatory gingival enlargement, when the gingivae are soft and discolored. This is caused by tissue edema and infective cellular infiltration caused by prolonged exposure to bacterial plaque, and is treated with conventional periodontal treatment, such as scaling and root planing.

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    For example, she uses an extra-strength toothpaste designed for people at higher risk of cavities and tooth decay that a new dentist recommended after she explained her Crohn’s disease and oral ...

  6. List of periodontal diseases - Wikipedia

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    Dental plaque is a microbial biofilm which forms on teeth. This biofilm may calcify and harden, termed calculus (tartar). Plaque tends to build up around the gingival margin (the gumline) and in gingival crevices or periodontal pocket (below the gumline). The release of waste products from the bacteria living in the biofilm causes an ...

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    It manages cleans effectively without excess pressure along the gum line, where gum disease tends to start forming. See it! One of the most innovative features of the ExpertClean 7500 is its app ...

  8. Non-carious cervical lesions - Wikipedia

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    Non-carious cervical lesions on an incisor belonging to Australopithecus africanus. Arrows show the location of the lesions. Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) are a group of lesions that are characterised by a loss of hard dental tissue at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) region at the neck of the tooth, without the action of microorganisms or inflammatory processes. [1]

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    Related: Keke Palmer's mom thought Dan Schneider's Nickelodeon sets felt 'weird' and 'cultish' Palmer said she apologized and thought the situation had defused — but a few days later, a costar ...