periodontitis

Noun

Meaning

a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

periodontal disease parodontitis colitis inflammation hepatitis arthritis encephalitis meningitis neuritis bronchitis nephritis gastritis myelitis peritonitis periodontal
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Antonyms

healthy gums

Hypernyms

disease

Hyponyms

pyorrhea pyorrhoea Riggs' disease gingivitis pyorrhea alveolaris alveolar resorption

Related terms

periodontal periodontics periodontist periodontology periodontium

Examples

All five studies found that ED was more than twice as common among men being treated for chronic periodontitis – an advanced form of gum disease – than in those with no gum problems. Source: Internet

Gingivitis (gum inflammation) usually precedes periodontitis (gum disease). Source: Internet

More evidence of link between severe gum disease and cancer risk: In largest study to date using dental exams, severe periodontitis associated with 24 percent increased risk. Source: Internet

This study evaluates and compares the effect on glycemic control and periodontal status with or without nonsurgical periodontal therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic periodontitis in a Nepalese population. Source: Internet

Untreated gingivitis (that's where the regular dental checkups come in) can progress to periodontitis — a more serious infection — which has been linked to increased risk of preeclampsia. Source: Internet

In stage 4, which is also called advanced periodontitis, there is more than a 50 percent attachment loss. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

periodontics periodontist periodontitic periodontium periodontoclasia periodontogenesis