Periodontal is an adjective relating to the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth, especially the gums and the bone that anchor teeth. It is used in dentistry to describe conditions, treatments, or anatomy localized to the periodontium. The term combines roots meaning around (peri-) and tooth (odont-), and is common in clinical contexts and scientific literature.
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