Periodontitis Definition

perēōdäntītis
noun
Any inflammation of the periodontal tissue.
Webster's New World

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

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • periodontal disease

Origin of Periodontitis

  • From Ancient Greek περί (peri, “around") + ὀδούς (odous, “a tooth") + -itis.

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Periodontitis Sentence Examples

  • In periodontitis, tartar and plaque can extend far down the tooth root.

  • If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to pyorrhea or periodontitis.

  • The Verdict This trial provides strong evidence to support the use of 25% metronidazole gel in managing patients with chronic adult periodontitis.

  • National collaborative work with the UK National Periodontal Diseases Consortium enables genetic studies of aggressive periodontitis.

  • In advanced periodontitis there is destruction of the periodontal ligament and resorption of alveolar bone, resulting eventually in loss of the tooth.

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