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PeriodontiumPeriodontium refers to the specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones. The word comes from the Greek terms peri-, meaning "around" and -odons, meaning "tooth." Literally taken, it means that which is "around the tooth". Periodontics is the dental specialty that relates specifically to the care and maintenance of these tissues. Additional recommended knowledgeThe following four tissues make up the periodontium:
Categories: Teeth | Dentistry | Periodontology |
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