furkation

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Swedish

A cross section where 13 shows the furcation.

Noun

furkation c

  1. (dentistry) A furcation (in the root of a tooth).
    Synonym: greningsställe
    • 2016, “Mellanrum vid tandrötter samlar bakterier [Spaces between tooth roots accumulate bacteria.]”, in Tandvårdsguiden:
      Furkationen är ett tacksamt ställe för de sjukdomsframkallande bakterierna; miljön för bakterierna är idealisk. När nedbrytningen och fickan nått en furkation påskyndas därför ofta sjukdomsprocessen.
      The furcation is a favorable place for the pathogenic bacteria; the environment for the bacteria is ideal. Therefore, when the breakdown and pocket reach a furcation, the disease process is often accelerated.

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