periodontitis

[ per-ee-oh-don-tahy-tis ]

/ ˌpɛr i oʊ dɒnˈtaɪ tɪs /

noun Dentistry.

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

First recorded in 1870–75; periodont(ium) + -itis

Words nearby periodontitis

periodontal ligament, periodontal membrane, periodontal membrane fiber, periodontics, periodontist, periodontitis, periodontium, periodontoclasia, periodontology, periodontosis, period piece

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Example sentences from the Web for periodontitis

If you have bad breath, gingivitis or periodontitis …A probiotic lozenge or mouthwash might be your best bet.
How to Choose the Right Probiotic for You|DailyBurn|May 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Periodontitis is usually followed by the formation of an alveolar abscess.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.|Alexander Miles
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 Miles

Medical definitions for periodontitis

periodontitis

[ pĕr′ē-ō′dŏn-tī′tĭs ]

n.

Disease of the periodontium characterized by inflammation of the gums, resorption of the alveolar bone, and degeneration of the periodontal membrane.

单词	periodontitis
释义	periodontitis [ per-ee-oh-don-tahy-tis ] / ˌpɛr i oʊ dɒnˈtaɪ tɪs / noun Dentistry. 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 First recorded in 1870–75; periodont(ium) + -itis Words nearby periodontitis periodontal ligament, periodontal membrane, periodontal membrane fiber, periodontics, periodontist, periodontitis, periodontium, periodontoclasia, periodontology, periodontosis, period piece Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for periodontitis If you have bad breath, gingivitis or periodontitis …A probiotic lozenge or mouthwash might be your best bet. How to Choose the Right Probiotic for You\|DailyBurn\|May 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Periodontitis is usually followed by the formation of an alveolar abscess. Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.\|Alexander Miles 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 Miles Medical definitions for periodontitis periodontitis [ pĕr′ē-ō′dŏn-tī′tĭs ] n. Disease of the periodontium characterized by inflammation of the gums, resorption of the alveolar bone, and degeneration of the periodontal membrane. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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