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Periodontal Pocket MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Periodontal Pocket
Tree Number(s)
C07.465.714.533.750
Unique ID
D010514
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010514
Annotation
do not confuse with GINGIVAL POCKET: read MeSH definition
Scope Note
An abnormal extension of a gingival sulcus accompanied by the apical migration of the epithelial attachment and bone resorption.
Entry Term(s)
Pocket, Periodontal
NLM Classification #
WU 242
Previous Indexing
Gingival Pocket (1975-1978)
Periodontal Diseases (1972-1978)
Periodontitis (1966-1978)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under PERIODONTITIS 1979-90
History Note
91(79); was see under PERIODONTITIS 1979-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1978/02/28
Revision Date
1991/06/18
Periodontal Pocket Preferred
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