Periodontal Pocket

An abnormal extension of a gingival sulcus accompanied by the apical migration of the epithelial attachment and bone resorption.

Year introduced: 1991(1979)

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Tree Number(s): C07.465.714.533.750

MeSH Unique ID: D010514

Entry Terms:

• Pocket, Periodontal
• Periodontal Pockets
• Pockets, Periodontal

Previous Indexing:

• Gingival Pocket (1975-1978)
• Periodontal Diseases (1972-1978)
• Periodontitis (1966-1978)

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Stomatognathic Diseases
Mouth Diseases
Periodontal Diseases
Periodontitis
Periodontal Pocket