periodontics

As nouns the difference between odontology and periodontics

is that odontology is the study of the structure and development of teeth while periodontics is the study of supporting structures of teeth—gums, alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament—and diseases and conditions that affect them.

As nouns the difference between periodontics and endodontics

is that periodontics is (dentistry) the study of supporting structures of teeth—gums, alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament—and diseases and conditions that affect them while endodontics is the branch of dentistry dealing with the dental pulp and root.

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and periodontics

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while periodontics is (dentistry) the study of supporting structures of teeth—gums, alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament—and diseases and conditions that affect them.

Periodontium is a related term of periodontics.

As nouns the difference between periodontics and periodontium

is that periodontics is the study of supporting structures of teeth—gums, alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament—and diseases and conditions that affect them while 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.