periodontic

Thân thiện

A dentist explains periodontic care to a patient.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to periodontics: Of or pertaining to the branch of dentistry concerned with the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth.
   • Relating to periodontal disease: Involving or affected by conditions of the tissues around the teeth.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The patient was referred for specialized periodontic treatment.
  • Regular cleanings are important for periodontic health.
  • The conference focused on the latest periodontic research.

Advanced Usage

• "periodontic surgery": Surgical procedures performed to treat diseases of the gums and bone supporting the teeth.

  • He underwent periodontic surgery to address severe gum recession.

• "periodontic therapy": Non-surgical or surgical treatment aimed at managing periodontal disease.

  • The initial phase of her treatment involved non-surgical periodontic therapy.

Variants and Related Words

• Periodontics (noun): The dental specialty that studies and treats the periodontium.

  • She decided to specialize in periodontics.

• Periodontist (noun): A dentist who specializes in periodontics.

  • You should see a periodontist for that gum condition.

• Periodontal (adjective): A more common synonym, often used interchangeably with "periodontic."

  • She has a periodontal infection.

Synonyms

• Periodontal: Pertaining to the tissues surrounding the teeth.
• Gingival: Specifically relating to the gums, a subset of periodontic concerns.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or involving or practicing periodontics
   • periodontal disease

Từ đồng nghĩa

• periodontal