ulatrophia

• Медицинский термин, обозначающий рецессию или усадку дёсен, часто связанную с пародонтозом или старением.

A medical term referring to the recession or shrinkage of the gums, often associated with periodontal disease or aging.

uncountable

1. Gum recessionC2formalmedical

   The gradual loss or shrinkage of gum tissue, exposing the roots of the teeth.

   Рецессия десны

   • The dentist diagnosed her with ulatrophia, noting the exposed tooth roots.
   • Poor oral hygiene can accelerate the progression of ulatrophia.
   • Treatment for ulatrophia may involve a gum graft procedure.