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Definition of Periodontics

1. Noun. The branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth.

Definition of Periodontics

1. Noun. (dentistry) The study of supporting structures of teeth—gums, alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament—and diseases and conditions that affect them. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Periodontics

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Medical Definition of Periodontics

1. A dental specialty concerned with the histology, physiology, and pathology of the tissues that support, attach, and surround the teeth, and of the treatment and prevention of disease affecting these tissues. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Periodontics

Literary usage of Periodontics

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Advancing the Nation's Health Needs by National Research Council (2005)
"Marjorie K. Jeffcoat, DMD, is Dean and Professor of periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Jeffcoat is the school's ..."

2. U. S. Industrial Outlook, 1994: Business Forecasts for 350 IndustriesBusiness & Econom (1994)
"In addition to periodontics, cosmetic dentistry, such as bonding and bleaching, is also on the rise. In addition to emerging technologies, Oral Health 2000, ..."

3. Mammalian Models for Research on Aging by Bennett J. Cohen, Institute Of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Research Council Staff (1981)
"periodontics 5:2l7-225. Scadding, JG l977. Definition and clinical categories of asthma. Pages l-l0 in TJH Clark and S. Godfrey, eds. Asthma. ..."

4. Ending the War Metaphor: The Changing Agenda for Unraveling the Host-Microbe by Forum on Microbial Threats, Institute of Medicine (U.S.) (2006)
"Greenstein G, Lamster I. 2000. Changing periodontal paradigms: Therapeutic implications. International Journal of periodontics and Restorative ..."

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