periodontics

Noun

Meaning

the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

periodontology periodontia parodontology

Hypernyms

dentistry odontology dental medicine

Related terms

periodontal periodontitis periodontist periodontology periodontologist periodontogenesis

Close letter words and terms

periodontally periodontia periodontic periodontist periodontitic periodontitis