Definitions for periodontitis
ˌpɛr i oʊ dɒnˈtaɪ tɪspe·ri·odon·ti·tis

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1. periodontal disease, periodontitisnoun

   a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth

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1. periodontitisnoun

   Any of a number of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontiumthe tissues that surround and support the teeth.

2. Etymology: From περί + ὀδούς + -itis.

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1. periodontitis

   Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports your teeth. It is characterized by swelling or inflammation around the teeth and can lead to tooth loss or increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes. It is usually caused by poor oral hygiene practices that allow plaque - a sticky film of bacteria - to build up on the teeth and harden.

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1. Periodontitis

   Periodontitis or pyorrhea is a set of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium, i.e., the tissues that surround and support the teeth. Periodontitis involves progressive loss of the alveolar bone around the teeth, and if left untreated, can lead to the loosening and subsequent loss of teeth. Periodontitis is caused by microorganisms that adhere to and grow on the tooth's surfaces, along with an over-aggressive immune response against these microorganisms. A diagnosis of periodontitis is established by inspecting the soft gum tissues around the teeth with a probe and by evaluating the patient's X-ray films, to determine the amount of bone loss around the teeth. Specialists in the treatment of periodontitis are periodontists; their field is known as "periodontology" or "periodontics".

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1. Periodontitis

   Inflammation and loss of connective tissues supporting or surrounding the teeth. This may involve any part of the PERIODONTIUM. Periodontitis is currently classified by disease progression (CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS; AGGRESSIVE PERIODONTITIS) instead of age of onset. (From 1999 International Workshop for a Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions, American Academy of Periodontology)

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   The numerical value of periodontitis in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

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   The numerical value of periodontitis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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