Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

receded gums

Greek translation:

Υφίζηση των ούλων

Jul 10, 2009 12:54
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English term

receded gums

GBK English to Greek Medical Medical: Dentistry
A condition characterized by the abnormal loss of gum tissue due to infection or bone loss.
Example sentences:
It is important to treat Receded Gums immediately as the gums act as a support structure for the tooth. With enough rececession, teeth will can eventually fall out. (HealtySmileForum)
If your gums have receded, it is sometimes possible to graft tissue to cover a portion of the exposed root surface and to reinforce the fragile, receding gum tissue to protect from further recession. Also common to receded gums is sensitivity that results from the exposed root surface. (California Dental Association)
For those with severely receded gums, a graft from another part of the mouth may be the only option for treatment. (WiseGEEK)
Proposed translations (Greek)
5 +2 Υφίζηση των ούλων
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Proposed translations

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Υφίζηση των ούλων

Επίσης, αναφέρεται και ως "υποχώρηση των ούλων".
Definition from dontia.gr:
Υφίζηση των ούλων είναι η υποχώρησή τους, με αποτέλεσμα την απογύμνωση των ριζών των δοντιών.
Example sentences:
Τα βακτήρια στην πέτρα είναι υπεύθυνα για την δημιουργία ουλίτιδας και περιοδοντικής νόσου, που προκαλεί υφίζηση των ούλων. (Lemesos dental clinic)
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agree Panagiotis Andrias (X)
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Ευχαριστώ!
agree bol.b.
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