Periodontium
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Periodontium is a noun meaning The specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones; the tissues including alveolar bone, cementum, gums and periodontal ligament.
Meaning
The specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones; the tissues including alveolar bone, cementum, gums and periodontal ligament.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gubernaculum, maxillopalatine, periosteum, suspensorium, pocket, typodont.
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