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periodontic

periodontic

8.6
About the gums and other parts that support the teeth
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɪəriəˈdɒntɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : periodontológico
  • The practice offers comprehensive periodontic care, including gum surgery and maintenance.

Examples

  • The dentist directed her to a periodontic specialist for further treatment.

  • Advances in periodontic techniques have greatly improved patient outcomes.

  • The periodontic examination revealed some gum disease.

  • Dr. Smith specializes in periodontic treatments.

  • Advances in periodontic techniques have greatly improved patient outcomes.

  • The practice offers comprehensive periodontic care, including gum surgery and maintenance.

  • The dentist directed her to a periodontic specialist for further treatment.

Synonyms

periodontal
vsperiodontic
  • Specialized
3 7.6

About the gums and the parts that hold the teeth

refers to the dental specialty dealing with those supporting tissues

Surface Forms

periodontic positive

Morphology

periodontic = peri + odont + ic

The word is formed from medical combining forms (peri- 'around' + odont- 'tooth') plus -ic; these combining forms are not productive standalone English words for typical learners, so the meaning is not transparently derivable from familiar English vocabulary.

Etymology

Periodontic comes from Greek parts peri- 'around' and odont 'tooth', so it literally means 'around the tooth'. That's why periodontic refers to care of the gums and bone that support your teeth.