periodontal

Definition of Periodontal in English :

1. periodontal, periodontic

of or relating to or involving or practicing periodontics

Example Sentences:
'periodontal disease'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Periodontal

adjective

of, denoting, or affecting the gums and other tissues surrounding the teeth

periodontal disease

adjective Anatomy

1.

situated or occurring around a tooth

2.

affecting the gums, connective tissues, etc. surrounding the teeth

adj.

1. Surrounding or encasing a tooth: a periodontal ligament.

2. Relating to or affecting tissue and structures surrounding and supporting the teeth.