Normal bone and soft tissues of the periodontium


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Normal bone and soft tissues of the periodontium


Illustration of Bone of the periodontium

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The periodontium consists of the structures that surround and support the teeth, including the gums and bones.

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Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD

- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH

- Dentist
Last Updated August 24, 2007

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