Periodontal: meaning, definitions and examples
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periodontal
[ หpษชษ.ri.ษหdษn.tษl ]
dental health
Periodontal refers to the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth, particularly the gums and the bone that holds the teeth in place. Conditions related to the periodontium, such as periodontal disease, affect the health of the gums and can lead to tooth loss if not treated properly. The term is commonly used in dental practices to describe problems or treatments associated with these structures.
Synonyms
dental, gingival, gum-related, oral
Examples of usage
- She was diagnosed with periodontal disease.
- The dentist recommended a periodontal cleaning.
- He learned about the importance of periodontal health.
- Periodontal therapy can improve gum health.
Translations
Translations of the word "periodontal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น periodontal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเฅเคกเฅเคเคเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช parodontal
๐ฎ๐ฉ periodontal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐัะพะดะพะฝัะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ periodontalny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญฏๅจ็ ใฎ
๐ซ๐ท parodontal
๐ช๐ธ periodontal
๐น๐ท periodontal
๐ฐ๐ท ์น์ฃผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ parodontรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ parodontรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ็ๅจ็
๐ธ๐ฎ parodontalni
๐ฎ๐ธ tannhold
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะตัะธะพะดะพะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแแขแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ periodontal
๐ฒ๐ฝ periodontal
Etymology
The term 'periodontal' is derived from the Greek words 'peri,' meaning 'around,' and 'odous,' meaning 'tooth.' The combination indicates a focus on the aspects surrounding the tooth rather than the tooth itself. As dental sciences evolved in the 19th century, the term became more prevalent with the development of a better understanding of oral hygiene and periodontal diseases. The rise of dental practices and periodontal research in the 20th century helped establish periodontal health as a crucial component of overall dental care. Periodontal diseases, which encompass conditions like gingivitis and periodontitis, have been recognized for their impact not only on oral health but also on general health, leading to increased awareness and research in their treatment and prevention.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,717, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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