receded gums

Greek translation: Υφίζηση των ούλων

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English term or phrase:	receded gums
Greek translation:	Υφίζηση των ούλων

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12:27 Jul 10, 2009

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Medical - Medical: Dentistry

English term or phrase: receded gums

Definition from Consumers' Research Council of America:
A condition characterized by the abnormal loss of gum tissue due to infection or bone loss.

Example sentence(s):

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

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Υφίζηση των ούλων

Definition:
Υφίζηση των ούλων είναι η υποχώρησή τους, με αποτέλεσμα την απογύμνωση των ριζών των δοντιών.

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Υφίζηση των ούλων

Definition from dontia.gr:
Υφίζηση των ούλων είναι η υποχώρησή τους, με αποτέλεσμα την απογύμνωση των ριζών των δοντιών.

Example sentence(s):

Τα βακτήρια στην πέτρα είναι υπεύθυνα για την δημιουργία ουλίτιδας και περιοδοντικής νόσου, που προκαλεί υφίζηση των ούλων. - Lemesos dental clinic

Explanation:
Επίσης, αναφέρεται και ως "υποχώρηση των ούλων".

Sofia Poulou
Greece
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PRO pts in category: 4

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