Burton line


Bur·ton line

(bŭr'tŏn), a bluish line on the free border of the gingiva, occurring in lead poisoning.

Bur·ton line

(bŭr'tŏn līn) A bluish line on the free border of the gingiva, occurring in lead poisoning.

Burton,

Henry, English physician, 1799-1849. Burton line - a bluish line on the free border of the gingiva, occurring in lead poisoning. Synonym(s): lead line

Bur·ton line

(bŭr'tŏn līn) Bluish striation on gingival border, seen in lead poisoning.