##  [Furcation Involvement](/index.php/furcation-involvement) 

  ##  [Furcation Involvement](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/furcation-involvement-0) 

  

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Definition

Loss of alveolar bone and periodontal attachment in the anatomical area between the roots of a multirooted tooth (the furcation) that creates a pathologic communication from the root trunk into a periodontal pocket or the oral environment, impairing access for hygiene and changing prognosis and treatment options.