Oct 6, 2008 00:54
15 yrs ago
English term
receded gums
GBK
English to Chinese
Medical
Medical: Dentistry
Definition from
Consumers' Research Council of America:
A condition characterized by the abnormal loss of gum tissue due to infection or bone loss.
Example sentences:
It is important to treat Receded Gums immediately as the gums act as a support structure for the tooth. With enough rececession, teeth will can eventually fall out. (HealtySmileForum)
If your gums have receded, it is sometimes possible to graft tissue to cover a portion of the exposed root surface and to reinforce the fragile, receding gum tissue to protect from further recession. Also common to receded gums is sensitivity that results from the exposed root surface. (California Dental Association)
For those with severely receded gums, a graft from another part of the mouth may be the only option for treatment. (WiseGEEK)
Proposed translations
(Chinese)
4 | 牙龈退缩 | English Chinese Medical Translator - Jimmy Deng |
Change log
Oct 6, 2008 00:54: changed "Stage" from "Preparation" to "Submission"
Oct 9, 2008 00:54: changed "Stage" from "Submission" to "Selection"
Dec 30, 2008 13:37: Mauricio Zoch
Jan 6, 2009 17:02: Mauricio Zoch
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