Glossary

Periodontosis

Periodontosis

Parodontose

Periodontosis is the colloquial term for a recession of the gums and jawbone without pronounced inflammation. The term is often also used as a synonym for periodontitis. In both cases it can lead to loosening of the teeth.

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