Definition of periodontics in English:

periodontics

plural noun ˌpɛrɪəˈdɒntɪksˌpɛrioʊˈdɑn(t)ɪks

treated as singular The branch of dentistry concerned with the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth.
Example sentencesExamples
- This subject embraces theoretical and practical training in all clinical disciplines, orthodontics, periodontics, oral medicine, maxillo-facial surgery, prostodontics and pharmacology.
- Basic services such as fillings, oral surgery, periodontics (gum treatment) and endodontics (root canals) would be 70 per cent covered.
- During the mandatory 12-month enrollment period, enrollees are covered for basic restorative services, periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and dental emergencies.

Derivatives

periodontal

adjective ˌpɛrɪəˈdɒntlˌpɛrioʊˈdɑn(t)l

Relating to or affecting the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth.
periodontal tissue
Example sentencesExamples
- periodontal disease
- One reason is that periodontal pathogens could enter the bloodstream, invade the blood vessel walls and ultimately cause atherosclerosis.
- Patients require referral to a dentist within 24 hours for drainage and debridement of the infected periodontal area.
- Prenatal counseling should focus on referral to a dentist to treat existing caries and periodontal disease.

periodontist

noun

If you have gum disease, a periodontist may be able to help you, but it can involve surgery and expense.
Example sentencesExamples
- Since they specialize in gums, only periodontists should perform the surgery.
- The majority of the periodontists recommend calcium supplements and multivitamins to patients who are not getting adequate amounts in their diets.
- Often, it's a dentist or periodontist who is the first to identify a systemic health problem because of what they see in the patient's mouth.
- If your gums bleed easily, see your dentist or periodontist.

Origin

1940s: from peri- 'around' + Greek odous, odont- 'tooth' + -ics.

Definition of periodontics in US English:

periodontics

(also periodontia)

plural nounˌpɛrioʊˈdɑn(t)ɪksˌperēōˈdän(t)iks

treated as singular The branch of dentistry concerned with the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth.
Example sentencesExamples
- During the mandatory 12-month enrollment period, enrollees are covered for basic restorative services, periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and dental emergencies.
- Basic services such as fillings, oral surgery, periodontics (gum treatment) and endodontics (root canals) would be 70 per cent covered.
- This subject embraces theoretical and practical training in all clinical disciplines, orthodontics, periodontics, oral medicine, maxillo-facial surgery, prostodontics and pharmacology.

Origin

1940s: from peri- ‘around’ + Greek odous, odont- ‘tooth’ + -ics.

单词	periodontics
释义	Definition of periodontics in English: periodontics plural noun ˌpɛrɪəˈdɒntɪksˌpɛrioʊˈdɑn(t)ɪks treated as singular The branch of dentistry concerned with the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth. Example sentencesExamples This subject embraces theoretical and practical training in all clinical disciplines, orthodontics, periodontics, oral medicine, maxillo-facial surgery, prostodontics and pharmacology. Basic services such as fillings, oral surgery, periodontics (gum treatment) and endodontics (root canals) would be 70 per cent covered. During the mandatory 12-month enrollment period, enrollees are covered for basic restorative services, periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and dental emergencies. Derivatives periodontal adjective ˌpɛrɪəˈdɒntlˌpɛrioʊˈdɑn(t)l Relating to or affecting the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth. periodontal tissue Example sentencesExamples periodontal disease One reason is that periodontal pathogens could enter the bloodstream, invade the blood vessel walls and ultimately cause atherosclerosis. Patients require referral to a dentist within 24 hours for drainage and debridement of the infected periodontal area. Prenatal counseling should focus on referral to a dentist to treat existing caries and periodontal disease. periodontist noun If you have gum disease, a periodontist may be able to help you, but it can involve surgery and expense. Example sentencesExamples Since they specialize in gums, only periodontists should perform the surgery. The majority of the periodontists recommend calcium supplements and multivitamins to patients who are not getting adequate amounts in their diets. Often, it's a dentist or periodontist who is the first to identify a systemic health problem because of what they see in the patient's mouth. If your gums bleed easily, see your dentist or periodontist. Origin 1940s: from peri- 'around' + Greek odous, odont- 'tooth' + -ics. Definition of periodontics in US English: periodontics (also periodontia) plural nounˌpɛrioʊˈdɑn(t)ɪksˌperēōˈdän(t)iks treated as singular The branch of dentistry concerned with the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth. Example sentencesExamples During the mandatory 12-month enrollment period, enrollees are covered for basic restorative services, periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and dental emergencies. Basic services such as fillings, oral surgery, periodontics (gum treatment) and endodontics (root canals) would be 70 per cent covered. This subject embraces theoretical and practical training in all clinical disciplines, orthodontics, periodontics, oral medicine, maxillo-facial surgery, prostodontics and pharmacology. Origin 1940s: from peri- ‘around’ + Greek odous, odont- ‘tooth’ + -ics.
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