the branch of dentistry concerned with diseases of the bone and tissue supporting the teeth
also per·io·don′tia
Origin of periodontics
see periodontal and -icsperiodontics
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periodontics
noun
used with a sing. verbThe branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the gums.
Related Forms:
- per′i·o·don′tic per′i·o·don′ti·cal
adjective
- per′i·o·don′tist
noun
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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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Noun
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periodontics - Medical Definition
n. used with a sing. verb
The branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the gums.
Related Forms:
- per′i·o·don′tic per′i·o·don′ti·cal
adj.
- per′i·o·don′tist
n.
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