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periodontics

Parodontologie, Periodontologie, Zahnfleischbehandlungen

The study of supporting structures of teeth, including the gums, alveolar bone,…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.

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(uncountable)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.
Parodontologie, Periodontologie, Zahnfleischbehandlungen
the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth