gingivitis |
periodontal |
As a noun gingivitis
is gingivitis.
As an adjective periodontal is
surrounding a tooth.
taxonomy |
periodontal |
As a noun taxonomy
is the science or the technique used to make a classification.
As an adjective periodontal is
surrounding a tooth.
periodontal |
pulpitis |
As an adjective periodontal
is surrounding a tooth.
As a noun pulpitis is
(dentistry) a periodontal disease in which the pulp of a tooth becomes inflamed.
periodontal |
gingivectomy |
As an adjective periodontal
is surrounding a tooth.
As a noun gingivectomy is
(surgery) a periodontal surgical procedure to remove gum tissue.
periodontal |
periodontium |
Related terms |
Periodontal is a related term of periodontium.
As an adjective periodontal
is surrounding a tooth.
As a noun periodontium is
the specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones; the tissues including alveolar bone, cementum, gums and periodontal ligament.
periodontal |
periodontitis |
Related terms |
Periodontal is a related term of periodontitis.
As an adjective periodontal
is surrounding a tooth.
As a noun periodontitis is
(periodontology) any of a number of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium—the tissues that surround and support the teeth.
