Irving Glickman
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Irving Glickman was a clinical researcher in the field of periodontology
. He was one of the first to classify furcation defect
s and the role of occlusal trauma
on periodontal disease.
Periodontology
Periodontology or Periodontics is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth, diseases, and conditions that affect them...
. He was one of the first to classify furcation defect
Furcation defect
In dentistry, a furcation defect is a term used to describe bone loss, usually a result of periodontal disease, affecting the base of the root trunk of a tooth where two or more roots meet...
s and the role of occlusal trauma
Occlusal trauma
Occlusal trauma is a dental term that refers to the damage incurred when teeth are left in traumatic occlusion without proper treatment.When the maxillary and mandibular dental arches approach each together, as they do, for example, during chewing or at rest, the relationship between the opposing...
on periodontal disease.