- periodontists
- 'perɪəʊ'dɑntɪst /-'dɒn- n. expert on diseases of the tissue surrounding the teeth (Dentistry)
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
periodontists
Look at other dictionaries:
Periodontology — Periodontology, or Periodontics, is the branch of dentistry which studies supporting structures of teeth, and diseases and conditions that affect them. The supporting tissues are known as the periodontium, which includes the gingiva (gums),… … Wikipedia
Gingival graft — Intervention ICD 9 CM 24.2 24.3 A gingival graft (also called gum graft or periodontal plastic sur … Wikipedia
American Board of Periodontology — The American Board of Periodontology is an organization which serves the public and the dental profession by administering the board certification process for experts in the dental specialty of periodontics. The board was formed in 1939 by the… … Wikipedia
Dental implant — Intervention A Straumann brand root form endosseous dental implant placed in the site of the maxillary left permanent first molar with bone graft used to elevate the sinus floor … Wikipedia
Pemphigus — Classification and external resources ICD 10 L10 ICD … Wikipedia
Crown lengthening — Intervention MeSH D016556 … Wikipedia
dentistry — /den teuh stree/, n. the profession or science dealing with the prevention and treatment of diseases and malformations of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity, and the removal, correction, and replacement of decayed, damaged, or lost parts, including … Universalium
Periodontal — The word periodontal literally means around the tooth. Periodontal diseases are bacterial infections that destroy the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold the teeth in the mouth. Left untreated, these diseases can lead to tooth loss.… … Medical dictionary
Periodontics — is the branch of dentistry concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Periodontists are also expert in the placement and maintenance of dental implants. The word… … Medical dictionary
Periodontitis — Gum disease. The word periodontitis literally means inflammation around the tooth. Periodontitis and all periodontal diseases are bacterial infections that destroy the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold the teeth in the mouth. Left… … Medical dictionary
