Mucoperiosteum at Dentist Dictionary
What is Mucoperiosteum? A layer, or connective tissue, that covers bone.Periosteum in the oral cavity that is significant to periodontics is covered with mucosa (alveolaror gingiva) and in the same instance gives rise tomuscle insertion.Dental Definition Added By: Lucas
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