Definition of Periodontium

1. Noun. The specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones; the tissues including alveolar bone, cementum, gums and periodontal ligament. ¹

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Medical Definition of Periodontium

1. Synonym: periodontal ligament. Origin: L. Fr. Peri-+ G. Odous, tooth (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Periodontium

periodontal ligament fibres
periodontal membrane
periodontal pocket
periodontal probe
periodontal prosthesis
periodontally
periodontia
periodontic
periodontics
periodontist
periodontist (perio)
periodontists
periodontitis
periodontitis complex
periodontitis simplex
periodontium (current term)
periodontoclasia
periodontology
periodontolysis
periodontopathic
periodontosis
periodoscopes
periods
perioeci
perioecus
periomphalic
perionychia
perionychium
perionyx

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