Definition of Periodontic

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or involving or practicing periodontics. "Periodontal disease"

Exact synonyms: Periodontal
Derivative terms: Periodontia, Periodontics, Periodontics
Partainyms: Periodontics, Periodontics

Lexicographical Neighbors of Periodontic

periodontal atrophy
periodontal attachment loss
periodontal cyst
periodontal disease
periodontal dressings
periodontal file
periodontal index
periodontal ligament
periodontal ligament fibres
periodontal membrane
periodontal pocket
periodontal probe
periodontal prosthesis
periodontally
periodontia
periodontic (current term)
periodontics
periodontist
periodontist (perio)
periodontists
periodontitis
periodontitis complex
periodontitis simplex
periodontium
periodontoclasia
periodontology
periodontolysis
periodontopathic
periodontosis

Literary usage of Periodontic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The International Journal of Orthodontia and Oral Surgery (1919)
"Therefore, from a periodontic standpoint, we should try to get away from ... of a periodontic audience by forcing upon them a regulating appliance that they ..."

2. American Journal of Roentgenology by American Radium Society (1919)
"... dental operator will develop the fine technique of the periodontic specialist. But there can be no greater menace to a patient's health than retention ..."

3. Who's who in Dentistry: Biographical Sketches of Prominent Dentists in the by Samuel Greif (1916)
"Inventor of McDonagh periodontic Instruments and McDon- agh File Sharpener. Author of numerous essays. ADDRESS: 2 Bloor St., E., Toronto, Ontario, Can. ..."

4. Dental Amalgam: A Scientific Review & Recommended Public Health Service ...edited by James S. Benson edited by James S. Benson (1999)
"This cost does not include the costs of orthodontic or periodontic care that might be necessary for some full- coverage restorations. ..."

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