Gingival Crevicular Fluid at Dentist Dictionary

What is Gingival Crevicular Fluid? Abbreviated as GCF, this is the clear fluid which continually flushes out the sulcus. In a state of health, there is little gingival crevicular fluid; however as inflammation increases, the amount of GCF increases also.

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