Pericoronitis
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title:
Pericoronitis
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Pericoronitis is inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth, including the gingiva (gums) and the dental follicle. The soft tissue covering a partially erupted tooth is known as an operculum, an area which can be difficult to access with normal oral hygiene methods. The hyponym operculitis technically refers to inflammation of the operculum alone. Pericoronitis is caused by an accumulation of bacteria and debris beneath the operculum, or by mechanical tra
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Inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pericoronitis
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2023-12-20T22:48:22Z
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