periodontics
pronunciation
How to pronounce periodontics in British English:
UK [ˌperɪəʊ'dɒntɪks]
How to pronounce periodontics in American English:
US [ˌperɪoʊ'dɒntɪks]
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- Noun:
- the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth
Word Origin
- periodontics (n.)
- 1948, from periodontia (1914; see periodontal) + -ics. Periodontic (adj.) is attested by 1889.
Example
- 1. Of or relating to or involving or practicing periodontics .
- 2. Periodontics : medicine , surgery and implants .
- 3. Seminar and literature review in periodontics ( 1a )
- 4. Periodontics medicine , surgery , and implants .
- 5. Interrelationships between periodontics and orthodontics - literatures review .