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periodontal disease

periodontal disease

1 4.0
An infection of the gums and bone around the teeth that can cause tooth loss if not treated
  • noun
  • /ˌpɪəriəˈdɒntəl dɪˈziːz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : enfermedad periodontal
  • It will also detect any pathologic processes, such as periodontal disease and odontogenic cysts.

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Examples

  • The teeth show no signs of periodontal disease or tooth decay.

    Academic text (2002)

  • There are symptoms you can look for at home to identify possible periodontal disease.

    Blog text (7)

  • She was suffering from serious periodontal disease that also affected her systemically.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Dental caries and periodontal diseases are increasing in prevalence.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Brush your teeth with Epsom salt and peroxide to fight against periodontal disease.

    Blog text (1)

  • Because periodontal disease is a chronic disease, we assume that the postdelivery periodontal treatment group (group 2) had clinical periodontal disease during pregnancy.

    Academic text (2011)

  • A number of factors have been put forward to explain the variation in prevalence and severity of dental caries and periodontal diseases, not only between rural and urban populations.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Regular dental check-ups can help prevent periodontal disease and ensure healthy gums.

  • Brushing and flossing daily are essential practices to combat periodontal disease.

  • Many people are unaware that periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss if not treated properly.

Synonyms

periodontitis
vsperiodontal disease
  • Specialized
1 8.4

A serious gum infection that damages the tissue and bone that hold the teeth

is the general name for gum and bone problems that can cause tooth loss
Riggs' disease
vsperiodontal disease
  • Archaic
8.9

A long-lasting gum disease that makes teeth loose and may cause tooth loss

is the modern broader name for gum and bone problems not the old pus term

How Severe

periodontal disease
  • Specialized
1 4.0
gingivitis
  • Specialized
5 5.8

Surface Forms

periodontal disease singular
periodontal diseases plural

Morphology

periodontal + disease

The compound is directly compositional: 'periodontal' (relating to the tissues supporting the teeth) + 'disease' (a harmful condition) yields a disease of the tissues around the teeth. Although technical, the meaning is predictable from the constituents and has parallel cognates in other languages, so a learner who knows both parts will infer the correct sense.

Etymology

Periodontal disease comes from the parts peri- and -dontal, which mean 'around' and 'tooth', so the name creates the image of a problem happening around a tooth. That's why it means a disease of the gums and the bone that hold the teeth in place.