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the fibrous tissue left after the healing of a wound
cicatrix
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white fibers of the connective tissue
collagen
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enzyme that catalyzes the degradation (hydrolysis) of collagen
collagenase
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shedding of the outer epithelial layer of the stratified squamous epithelium of skin or mucosa
desquamation
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a space or abnormal opening; as a dental term, it is a space between two adjacent teeth in the same arch
diastema
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an accumulation of excessive fluid in cells, tissues, or a serous cavity
edema
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a protein secreted by body cells that act as a catalyst to induce chemical changes in other substances but remains unchanged intself
enzyme
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forceful wedging of food into the periodontium by occlusal forces
food impaction
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inflammation of the gingival tissues
gingivitis
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resulting from treatment by a professional person
iatrogenic
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the diffusion or accumulation in a tissue or cells of substances not normal to it or in amounts in excess of normal
infiltration
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any pathologic or traumatic discontinuity of tissue or loss of function of a part; broad term including wounds, sores, ulcers, tumors, and any other tissue damage
lesion
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includes dental biofilm removal and biofilm control (by patient); supragingival and subgingival scaling; root planing; and the adjunctive use of chemotherapeutic agents for control of bacterial infection, desensitizing hypersensitive exposed root surfaces, and dental caries prevention as related to the health of the periodontium
nonsurgical periodontal therapy
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inflammation in the periodontium affecting gingival tissues, periodontal ligament, cementum, and supporting bone
periodontitis
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permitting passage of a fluid
permeable
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not readily responsive to treatment
refractory
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a poison; protein produced by certain animals, higher plants, and pathogenic bacteria
toxin
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poison produced by bacteria; includes exotoxins, endotoxins, and toxic enzymes
bacterial toxin
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dryness of the mouth from lack of normal secretions
xerostomia
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