periodontal
pronunciation
How to pronounce periodontal in British English: UK [ˌperiəˈdɒntl]
How to pronounce periodontal in American English: US [ˌperiəˈdɑntl]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or involving or practicing periodontics
Word Origin
- periodontal (adj.)
- 1848, literally "around the tooth," from peri- + Greek odon (genitive odontos) "tooth" (see tooth).
Example
- 1. Epidemiologic and mechanistic evidence linking periodontal infections and atherosclerosis .
- 2. Has he loosened the periodontal ligament yet ?
- 3. In this artide research progress is reviewed about the relationship between occlusal trauma and periodontal diseases , as well as the examination and diagnosis of bruxism .
- 4. Bacteria in plaque also cause gingivitis and other periodontal diseases .
- 5. Principles and methods of preventing periodontal disease ?