periodontic
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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of or relating to or involving or practicing periodontics
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periodontal disease
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