Periodontic

Pronunciation: /ˌpɪriəˈdɒntɪk/

Definitions of periodontic

adjective relating to or affecting the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth

Example Sentences

A1 I need to see a periodontic specialist for my gum problems.

A2 The dentist recommended a periodontic treatment to address the gum disease.

B1 The periodontic examination revealed signs of early gum disease.

B2 The periodontic surgeon performed a successful gum graft procedure.

C1 Advanced periodontic techniques can help save damaged teeth.

C2 The periodontic research study presented groundbreaking findings on gum regeneration.

Examples of periodontic in a Sentence

formal The periodontic treatment involved deep cleaning of the gums to address the gum disease.

informal I have to go see the periodontic specialist for my gum issues.

slang I heard that periodontic stuff is no joke, gotta take care of those gums!

figurative His attention to detail was like a periodontic examination, leaving no stone unturned.

Grammatical Forms of periodontic

• past tense: periodonticized
• plural: periodontics
• comparative: more periodontic
• superlative: most periodontic
• present tense: periodonticizes
• future tense: will periodonticize
• perfect tense: has periodonticized
• continuous tense: is periodonticizing
• singular: periodontic
• positive degree: periodontic
• infinitive: to periodonticize
• gerund: periodonticizing
• participle: periodonticized

Origin and Evolution of periodontic

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'periodontic' originates from the Greek words 'peri' meaning around and 'odont' meaning tooth.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of dentistry to describe the study and treatment of diseases affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth, the term 'periodontic' has evolved to encompass a broader range of oral health issues related to the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.