periodontal
Concerning gum tissue
Periodontal means relating to the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth—the gums, bone, and connective tissue.
Periodontal disease is infection or inflammation of these tissues, a major cause of tooth loss in adults.
A periodontist specializes in treating such conditions.
Gum tissue inflammation
- pocketsFabric compartments in clothing
- recessionProlonged economic decline
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
halitosis · bleeding · swelling · soreness · mobility · abscess · biofilm · pathogens
Oral mucosa around teeth
- gingivalConcerning the gums
- alveolarOf tooth sockets
- cementumCalcified tooth root coating
- sulcusGroove in tissue
papilla · epithelium · mucosa · keratinized · interdental · vestibule · frenulum · collagen
Climbing or resizing
- gingivectomyExcision of gum tissue
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
- maintenancePreserving working condition
Sweeping motion with bristles
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- waterpikOral irrigation device
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
Thoroughly investigating something
- radiographsImages made by radiation
- chartingRecording data visually
- indicesOrganized lists for lookup
gingivitis
Gum tissue inflammation
- pocketsFabric compartments in clothing
- recessionProlonged economic decline
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
bacteria · halitosis · bleeding · swelling · soreness · mobility · abscess · biofilm · pathogens · suppuration
gingiva
Oral mucosa around teeth
sulcus · papilla · epithelium · mucosa · keratinized · interdental · vestibule · frenulum · collagen · fibroblast
scaling
Climbing or resizing
- gingivectomyExcision of gum tissue
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
brushing
Sweeping motion with bristles
antiseptic · fluoride · prophylaxis · hygienist · chlorhexidine
probing
Thoroughly investigating something
- radiographsImages made by radiation
- chartingRecording data visually
- indicesOrganized lists for lookup
- Dentistdentist, dental floss, dental hygienist, cavity filling, cavity
- dentistrydentist, teeth, tooth, dentists, dental care
- gum healthgums, gingiva, gingivitis, gum disease, gum recession
- teethteeth, incisors, incisor, canine, canines
- periodontal diseaseInfection of tooth-supporting structures
periodontitis, periodontics, periodontist, periodontal disease