periodontitis

Definitions of periodontitis
  1. noun
    a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth
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    types:
    piorrea, piorrea alveolar
    chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets
    gingivitis
    inflammation of the gums
    type of:
    enfermedad
    an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
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