periodontics

Noun

• the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth
• The study of supporting structures of teeth, including the gums, alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament, and the diseases and conditions that affect them.

Synonyms

periodontia, periodontology

Related Words

periodontal, periodontally, periodontist, periodontitis, periodontogenesis, periodontological, periodontologist, periodontology