Pocket, gingival Health Dictionary

A fee paid by the consumer of health services directly to the provider at the time of delivery.... out-of-pocket payment

See hyperplasia, gingival.... gingival hyperplasia

Abnormal enlargement of the gums.

Causes include gingivitis, persistent breathing through the mouth, the anticonvulsant drug phenytoin, and ill-fitting dentures.

Surgical treatment may be needed.... hyperplasia, gingival

the thickness or thinness of the *gingiva in the faciopalatal dimension. A thin gingival biotype is thought to have a direct relation with gingival recession following surgical and restorative procedures.... gingival biotype

a space between the gingival tissues and tooth occurring in periodontitis. See periodontal disease.... periodontal pocket

n. (in dentistry) see periodontal pocket.... pocket

a compressible and easily carried mask, which can be expanded and fitted over the mouth and nose of a nonbreathing patient in order to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation through a small valve without contact between the mouth of the rescuer and that of the patient.... pocket resuscitation mask