periodontium

English

Etymology

From peri- +‎ Ancient Greek ὀδούς (odoús) +‎ -ium.

Noun

periodontium (uncountable)

1. 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.

Related terms

• periodontal
• periodontics
• periodontist
• periodontitis
• periodontology

Translations

Translations

• Polish: przyzębie (pl)