periodontics

[ per-ee-uh-don-tiks ]
/ ˌpɛr i əˈdɒn tɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the branch of dentistry dealing with the study and treatment of diseases of the periodontium.
Also per·i·o·don·tia [per-ee-uh-don-shuh, -shee-uh] /ˌpɛr i əˈdɒn ʃə, -ʃi ə/.

Origin of periodontics

1945–50; < New Latin periodont(ia) (see peri-, -odont, -ia) + -ics

OTHER WORDS FROM periodontics

per·i·o·don·tic, adjective

Words nearby periodontics

periodontal, periodontal disease, periodontal ligament, periodontal membrane, periodontal membrane fiber, periodontics, periodontist, periodontitis, periodontium, periodontoclasia, periodontology

British Dictionary definitions for periodontics

periodontics
/ (ˌpɛrɪəˈdɒntɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the branch of dentistry concerned with diseases affecting the tissues and structures that surround teeth Also called: periodontology

Derived forms of periodontics

periodontic, adjective periodontically, adverb

Word Origin for periodontics

C19: from peri- + -odontics, from Greek odōn tooth

Medical definitions for periodontics

periodontics
[ pĕr′ē-ə-dŏn′tĭks ]

n.

The branch of dentistry concerned with the care and treatment of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. periodontia

Other words from periodontics

per′i•o•don′tic adj. per′i•o•don′tist n.

Scientific definitions for periodontics

periodontics
[ pĕr′ē-ə-dŏn′tĭks ]

The branch of dentistry that deals with the study and treatment of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth, especially the gums.