subgingival /sub·gin·gi·val/ (sub-jin´jĭ-v'l) beneath the gingiva.
subgingival (subjin´jiv
l),
subgingival (subjin´jiv
l),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.
subgingival
beneath the free margin of gingival tissue.
subgingival resorptive lesion
commonly occur in cats, these may involve the pulp cavity. Affected teeth may become weak and fracture.
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