Vertical bone loss is the same diagnosis as angular bone loss
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
Explanation: Vertical bone loss, sometimes called "angular bone loss," occurs in a vertical direction where the resorption of one tooth root sharing the interdental septum (bone between the teeth) is greater than the other tooth.
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