Periodontal pocket
A pocket is a dental term that indicates the presence of an abnormal sulcus in the gums, separating them from teeth. A periodontal pocket occurs when a person suffers from periodontal disease and there is loss of alveolar bone under the gums. It's a state where a tooth eventually becomes loose if no treatment is done. A periodontal pocket is not a gingival pocket, which occurs when the gums increase volume and crawl over teeth.
Dental and oral problems
References
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (www.wikipedia.org).
- Medical dictionary by Farlex (www.thefreedictionary.com).
The information above should be used as a reference only. Any medical decision should not be done before consulting a health care professional.
Last update: 30th of May 2012.