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Periodontitis

(periodontology) Any of a number of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium (the tissues that surround and support the teeth).

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(periodontology) Any of a number of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium (the tissues that surround and support the teeth).

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periodontal disease	Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth.

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Word	Definition
periodontal disease	Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth.
parodontitisnoun	(pathology) Synonym of periodontitis.
periodontosisnoun	Any of certain chronic periodontal diseases that exhibit degenerative bony changes.
periodontopathynoun	disease of the periodontium
peridontitisnoun	(pathology) inflammation and infection of the periodontium
parodontopathynoun	(pathology) disease of the gums and other supportive tissue of the teeth
pyorrheanoun	An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis.
periodentosisnoun	(dentistry) Inflammation of soft tissues around one's teeth such as the gums.
peri-implantitisnoun	(dentistry) A destructive inflammatory process similar to periodontitis, affecting the tissues around a dental implant.
paradentosisnoun	Alternative form of periodentosis. [(dentistry) Inflammation of soft tissues around one's teeth such as the gums.]
periodontoclasianoun	Removal or destruction of the periodontal tissues.
pyorrhœanoun	Alternative spelling of pyorrhea. [An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis.]
pulpitisnoun	(dentistry) A reversible or irreversible inflammation of the tooth pulp which is in most cases of endodontic origin but can also be of periodontal origin too. It can lead to apical periodontitis, cysts and tooth loss if not treated.
gingivitisnoun	(pathology) Inflammation of the gums or gingivae.
edentationnoun	(pathology) The condition of being deprived of one or more teeth.
pyorrhoeanoun	Flowing or discharge of pus; periodontitis
odontopathynoun	(pathology) Any disease that affects the teeth
pathodontianoun	tooth disease
gomphiasisnoun	(medicine, obsolete) A disease of the teeth that causes them to loosen and fall out of their sockets.
gingivostomatitisnoun	(pathology) inflammation of the gingiva (and related mucous membranes)