periodontal

American  

[per-ee-uh-don-tl] / ˌpɛr i əˈdɒn tl /

adjective

Dentistry.

1. of or relating to the periodontium.

2. of or relating to periodontics.

3. of or relating to the periodontal membrane.

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periodontal British  

/ ˌpɛrɪəˈdɒntəl /

adjective

1. of, denoting, or affecting the gums and other tissues surrounding the teeth

   periodontal disease

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Etymology

Origin of periodontal

First recorded in 1850–55; peri- + -odont + -al ¹

Example Sentences

The researchers plan to next examine how bacterial signaling differs across various regions of the mouth and among patients at different stages of periodontal disease.

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"Different antimicrobial mouthwashes, whether available over-the-counter or on prescription, can be used in the management of gingivitis, dental caries, periodontal diseases, halitosis, etc."

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Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a chronic inflammation or infection of the gums and the bone that supports the teeth.

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Simply put, with this model, periodontal disease is artificially induced by ligating silk threads onto the molars of mice models, which induces plaque accumulation.

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In addition, given that bad breath is often associated with periodontal disease, treating this symptom early could help prevent more serious damage in the future.

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