periodontal

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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 ?

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