root furcation,
furcation crotches
1 the anatomic area at which the roots of a multirooted tooth divide.
2 abnormal intraradicular resorption of bone in multirooted teeth, resulting from periodontal disease.
furcation crotches
(furkā´sh
n krôch´ez),
n the area between the roots of a tooth at the furcation.
n krôch´ez), n the area between the roots of a tooth at the furcation.
furcation invasion,
n the loss of bone at the point where the roots of a multirooted tooth divide.
furcation probe
n See probe, furcation.
furcation, root,
n the interradicular bone resorption in multirooted teeth caused by periodontal disease.
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|