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periodontics

[per″e-o-don´tiks]

the branch of dentistry dealing with the study and treatment of diseases of the periodontium.

per·i·o·don·tics

(per'ē-ō-don'tiks),

The branch of dentistry concerned with the study of the normal tissues and the treatment of abnormal conditions of the tissues immediately about the teeth.

Synonym(s): periodontia (2)

[peri- + G. odous, tooth]

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periodontics

(pĕr′ē-ə-dŏn′tĭks)

n. (used with a sing. verb)

The branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the gums.

per′i·o·don′tic, per′i·o·don′ti·cal adj.

per′i·o·don′tist n.

per·i·o·don·tics

(per'ē-ō-don'tiks)

The branch of dentistry concerned with the study of the normal tissues and the treatment of abnormal conditions of the tissues immediately about the teeth.

[peri- + G. odous, tooth]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

periodontics

The dental speciality concerned with the management of diseases of the PERIODONTIUM, especially GINGIVITIS and PERIODONTITIS.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

per·i·o·don·tics

(per'ē-ŏ-don'tiks)

Branch of dentistry concerned with study of normal tissues and treatment of abnormal conditions of tissues immediately about teeth.

[peri- + G. odous, tooth]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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