Burton's line
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burton-s-line-228-3313622
title:
Burton's line
text:
Burton's line, also known as the Burton line or Burtonian line, is a clinical sign found in patients with chronic lead poisoning. It is a very thin, black-blue line visible along the margin of the gums, at the base of the teeth. It is caused by the reaction between circulating lead and sulphur ions produced by oral bacteria, forming deposits of lead sulfide in the gums. The sign was described in 1840 by Henry Burton: The edges of the gums attached to the necks of two or more teeth of either jaw,
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burton%27s_line
date created:
2009-03-21T15:32:05Z
date modified:
2024-09-15T10:55:57Z
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