Subgingival

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Beneath the gumline (gingival margin).

    "Additionally, the more subgingival the restorative margin, the more tooth is reduced."

Example

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"Additionally, the more subgingival the restorative margin, the more tooth is reduced."

Etymology

From sub- + gingival.

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