periodontics
the branch of dentistry dealing with the study and treatment of diseases of the periodontium.
Origin of periodontics
1- Also per·i·o·don·tia [per-ee-uh-don-shuh, -shee-uh]. /ˌpɛr i əˈdɒn ʃə, -ʃi ə/.
Other words from periodontics
- per·i·o·don·tic, adjective
Words Nearby periodontics
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How to use periodontics in a sentence
He took this to be just her temperament and says it finally led Advanced periodontics to let her go.
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British Dictionary definitions for periodontics
/ (ˌpɛrɪəˈdɒntɪks) /
(functioning as singular) the branch of dentistry concerned with diseases affecting the tissues and structures that surround teeth: Also called: periodontology
Origin of periodontics
1Derived forms of periodontics
- periodontic, adjective
- periodontically, adverb
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Scientific definitions for periodontics
[ pĕr′ē-ə-dŏn′tĭks ]
The branch of dentistry that deals with the study and treatment of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth, especially the gums.
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