subgingival

subgingival /sub·gin·gi·val/ (sub-jin´ji-v'l) beneath the gingiva.

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subgingival (subjin´jivl),

adj at a level apical to the gingival margin.

subgingival calculus,

n See calculus, subgingival.

subgingival curettage,

n See curettage, subgingival.

subgingival irrigation, preanesthetic-antimicrobial,

n a procedure for delivering a liquid antimicrobial agent to a subgingival area before; used to destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms and prevent contamination or infection. Not known if effects are long term.

subgingival scaling,

n See scaling, subgingival.

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subgingival

beneath the free margin of gingival tissue.

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subgingival resorptive lesion

commonly occur in cats, these may involve the pulp cavity. Affected teeth may become weak and fracture.