(lipē'ōdəl)
n.pr

The trade name for an iodized oil used as an opaque contrast medium in radiography. When it is laced within periodontal pockets and radiographs are made, the depth and topography of periodontal pockets may be ascertained.

Lip structures. (Liebgott, 2001)

Lip structures. (Liebgott, 2001)

 
 
 

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