PERIODONTICS

periodontics, periodontia

(noun) the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

periodontics (uncountable)

(dentistry) The study of supporting structures of teeth—gums, alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament—and diseases and conditions that affect them.

Synonyms

• periodontology

Source: Wiktionary

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