periodontitis
noun
peri·odon·ti·tis
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Definition of periodontitis
: inflammation of the supporting structures of the teeth and especially the periodontal membrane
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Preliminary research has shown that Porphyromonas gingivalis, a type of bacteria that causes periodontitis, is more commonly found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. — Lila Maclellan, Quartz, "Canada has an excellent health care plan. Bernie Sanders’s might be even better," 31 July 2019 All 21 showed some signs of gum disease, or periodontitis, along with at least minor cavities. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "Medieval dental plaque sheds light on how our microbiomes have changed," 25 Nov. 2018 Studies have found associations between periodontitis and adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as premature labor and low birth weight. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 Studies have found associations between periodontitis and adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as premature labor and low birth weight. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 Studies have found associations between periodontitis and adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as premature labor and low birth weight. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 Studies have found associations between periodontitis and adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as premature labor and low birth weight. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 Studies have found associations between periodontitis and adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as premature labor and low birth weight. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 Studies have found associations between periodontitis and adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as premature labor and low birth weight. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'periodontitis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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periodontitis
noun
peri·odon·ti·tis
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Medical Definition of periodontitis
: inflammation of the periodontium and especially chronic inflammation that typically follows untreated gingivitis and that results in progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament, formation of pockets around the teeth, and resorption of alveolar bone chiefly in a horizontal direction with loosening or loss of teeth
— called also pericementitis