periodontitis

[ per-ee-oh-don-tahy-tis ]

noun

, Dentistry.

1. inflammation of the periodontium caused by bacteria that infect the roots of teeth and the surrounding gum crevices, producing bleeding, pus formation, and gradual loss of bone and the tissues that support the teeth. Compare pyorrhea ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of periodontitis¹

First recorded in 1870–75; periodont(ium) + -itis

Example Sentences

In addition, in a clinical study involving 45 people with periodontitis, people who used matcha mouthwash showed significantly lower levels of P. gingivalis in saliva samples than at the start of the study.

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Periodontal disease, represented by periodontitis, is the leading cause of tooth loss and affects close to one in five adults worldwide.

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The two main types of gum disease are gingivitis and periodontitis.

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Progressed oral infections and inflammations -- endodontic lesions and periodontitis -- are known to be associated with an increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases.

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Bone is maintained via delicate balance between formation and resorption, and its imbalance leads to bone related diseases like osteoporosis rheumatism and periodontitis.

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