Periodontal: meaning, definitions and examples

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periodontal

 

[ หŒpษชษ™.ri.ษ™หˆdษ’n.tษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น periodontal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคฐเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เคกเฅ‹เค‚เคŸเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช parodontal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ periodontal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ะพะดะพะฝั‚ะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ periodontalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฏๅ‘จ็—…ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parodontal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ periodontal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท periodontal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์น˜์ฃผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููƒุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parodontรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ parodontรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰™ๅ‘จ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ parodontalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tannhold

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะธะพะดะพะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒ“แƒแƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ periodontal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.