Why it matters clinically
DDJ uses the term mainly for bone loss at multi-rooted teeth and for questions about volumetric imaging.
Dental term
furcation
The area where the roots of a multi-rooted tooth divide; often hard to assess in periodontitis.
How DDJ writes it
On first use, explain briefly: the spot where the roots divide.
What to avoid
- Do not use it without a short explanation in patient-facing text.