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ˌpɛr i əˈdɒn ʃəm, -ʃi əm; -ʃə, -ʃi əpe·ri·odon·tium
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periodontiumnoun
The specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones; the tissues including alveolar bone, cementum, gums and periodontal ligament.
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Periodontium
Periodontium refers to the specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones. The word comes from the Greek terms peri-, meaning "around" and -odons, meaning "tooth." Literally taken, it means that which is "around the tooth". Periodontics is the dental specialty that relates specifically to the care and maintenance of these tissues. It provides the support necessary to maintain teeth in function. It consists of four principal components namely: ⁕Gingiva ⁕Periodontal ligament ⁕Cementum ⁕Alveolar bone Each of these components is distinct in its location, tissue architecture, biochemical and chemical composition. they have their own distinct functions that are capable of adaptation during the life of the structure. For example as teeth respond to forces or migrate mesially bone resorbs on the pressure side and added on the tension side. Cementum similarly adapts to wear on the occlusal surfaces of the teeth by apical deposition. The periodontal ligament in itself is an area of high turnover that allows the tooth not only to be suspended in the alveolar bone but also o respond to the forces. Thus, although seemingly static and having functions of their own all of these components function as a single unit.
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Periodontium
The structures surrounding and supporting the tooth. Periodontium includes the gum (GINGIVA), the alveolar bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS), the DENTAL CEMENTUM, and the PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of periodontium in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of periodontium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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