Periodontitis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Periodontitis is a noun meaning (dentistry, periodontology) A serious form or stage of periodontal disease which may lead to loss of bone and falling out of teeth.
Meaning
(dentistry, periodontology) A serious form or stage of periodontal disease which may lead to loss of bone and falling out of teeth.
Example Sentences
An untreated gingivitis may lead to periodontitis, both forms of periodontal disease.
Schlein reports favorable results from the use of Besredka's antivirus in cases of ulcerous stomatitis, acute pulpitis and periodontitides.
Word Forms
- periodontitides
Synonyms for periodontitis
Depending on context, synonyms include parodontitis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include parodontitis, periodontosis, periodontopathy, peridontitis, parodontopathy, pyorrhea.
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