Mesh term Periodontium
Browse to parent terms:Dentition
Description
The structures surrounding and supporting the tooth. Periodontium includes the gum (GINGIVA), the alveolar bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS), the DENTAL CEMENTUM, and the PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT.Browse to child terms:
Alveolar Process
Dental Cementum
Epithelial Attachment
Gingiva
Periapical Tissue
Periodontal Ligament
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