Inflammation of the tissue around the teeth, often causing shrinkage of the gums and loosening of the teeth.
Periodontics
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the area of dentistry (= the work of a dentist) concerned with the gums (= the pink flesh in the mouth into which the teeth are fixed) and other tissues around the teeth
Periodontics meaning & definition 1 of Periodontics.
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The branch of dentistry concerned with the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth.
Periodontics meaning & definition 2 of Periodontics.
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