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gingivitis
(redirected from Desquamative gingivitis)

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gin·gi·vi·tis  (jnj-vts)
n.
Inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness and swelling.
gingivitis [jin-jiv-vite-iss]
Noun
inflammation of the gums [Latin gingiva gum]
gingivitis  (jnj-vts)
Inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness and swelling.
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Noun1.gingivitis - inflammation of the gums
periodontal disease, periodontitis - a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth


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2) Desquamative gingivitis can lead to bone resorption and the need for tooth extraction.
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