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periodontal

[ per-ee-uh-don-tl ]

adjective

, Dentistry.
  1. of or relating to the periodontium.
  2. of or relating to periodontics.
  3. of or relating to the periodontal membrane.


periodontal

/ ˌpɛrɪəˈdɒntəl /

adjective

  1. of, denoting, or affecting the gums and other tissues surrounding the teeth

    periodontal disease

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of periodontal1

First recorded in 1850–55; peri- + -odont + -al 1
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Example Sentences

Simply put, with this model, periodontal disease is artificially induced by ligating silk threads onto the molars of mice models, which induces plaque accumulation.

In addition, given that bad breath is often associated with periodontal disease, treating this symptom early could help prevent more serious damage in the future.

Streptococcus mitis tends to act as a gatekeeper toward other bacterial threats, including those that can cause periodontal disease, he said.

Work we have done with our collaborators has shown that treating plaque samples from periodontal disease patients with 6.5 mmol of nitrate increased healthy bacteria levels and reduced acidity.

From Salon

Some experts think nicotine deteriorates gum tissue, which could lead to periodontal disease, said Irfan Rahman, a researcher at the University of Rochester Medicine who has studied nicotine pouches.

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