What does pericoronitis mean?
Pericoronitis means (dentistry) An acute infection causing swelling or inflammation of gums and surrounding soft tissues of a partially erupted tooth..
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(dentistry) An acute infection causing swelling or inflammation of gums and surrounding soft tissues of a partially erupted tooth..
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Pericoronitis means (dentistry) An acute infection causing swelling or inflammation of gums and surrounding soft tissues of a partially erupted tooth..
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