periodontitis
[ per-ee-oh-don-tahy-tis ]
nounDentistry.
inflammation of the periodontium caused by bacteria that infect the roots of teeth and the surrounding gum crevices, producing bleeding, pus formation, and gradual loss of bone and the tissues that support the teeth.: Compare pyorrhea (def. 2).
Origin of periodontitis
1First recorded in 1870–75; periodont(ium) + -itis
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How to use periodontitis in a sentence
If you have bad breath, gingivitis or periodontitis …A probiotic lozenge or mouthwash might be your best bet.
The infection may spread from the tooth to the alveolo-dental periosteum, and set up a periodontitis.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander Milesperiodontitis is usually followed by the formation of an alveolar abscess.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander Miles
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