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Definition of Periodontics
1. Noun. The branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth.
Exact synonyms: Periodontia
Generic synonyms: Dental Medicine, Dentistry, Odontology
Derivative terms: Periodontal, Periodontal, Periodontic, Periodontist
Generic synonyms: Dental Medicine, Dentistry, Odontology
Derivative terms: Periodontal, Periodontal, Periodontic, Periodontist
Definition of Periodontics
1. Noun. (dentistry) The study of supporting structures of teeth—gums, alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament—and diseases and conditions that affect them. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Periodontics
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Medical Definition of Periodontics
1. A dental specialty concerned with the histology, physiology, and pathology of the tissues that support, attach, and surround the teeth, and of the treatment and prevention of disease affecting these tissues. (12 Dec 1998)
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