Picture montage periodontitis (IMAGE)
Caption
The image on the left shows a upper front tooth in an individual with periodontitis. On the right is an X-ray of the same tooth, revealing a significant reduction in the tooth's bone support. Normally, the jawbone level would be at the green line, but it has now receded to the red line. Consequently, the tooth root has almost no attachment to the jaw.
Credit
Elin Kindstedt
Usage Restrictions
No restrictions.
License
Public Domain