odonto-, odont-, odon-, -odont, -odonic, -odontic, -odontia, -odontoid

1. Relating to or involving or practicing periodontics; literally, around the tooth.
2. A reference to or affecting tissues and structures surrounding and supporting the teeth.

Periodontal diseases are bacterial infections that destroy the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold the teeth in the mouth. Left untreated, these diseases can lead to tooth loss.

The main cause of periodontal disease is a bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on teeth.

The branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth.

Relating to or involving or practicing periodontics.

The branch of dentistry concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.

A specialist in the placement and maintenance of dental implants.

Inflammation around the tooth or teeth.

Periodontitis and all periodontal diseases are bacterial infections that destroy the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold the teeth in the mouth.

Left untreated, these diseases can lead to tooth loss. The main cause of periodontal disease is a bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on teeth.

The branch of dentistry that deals with the scientific study of the structures and functions of the periodontium in health and disease; broader in scope than periodontics, which is limited to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of periodontal disease, although the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably.

The presence of supernumerary teeth or an excessive number of teeth.

This nomenclature (“many-toothed lizard”) is no longer recognized by scientists because they found that it described an animal that was previously given another name which is Stenonychosaurus. Named by U. S. paleontologist Charles Whitney Gilmore in 1932.

Developing several sets of teeth successively throughout life as with sharks and certain teleost fish (bony fish with rayed fins).

The study of the art of replacing lost teeth and related structures.

1. The branch of dentistry dealing with the construction and replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures with artificial devices or appliances.
2. The practice of prosthodontia; also known as, dental prosthetics.
3. That branch of dentistry dealing with the restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of the patient by the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous tissues with artificial substitutes.

An artificial replacement for one or more natural teeth or part of a tooth, or associated structures, ranging from a portion of a tooth to a complete denture. The dental prosthesis is used for cosmetic or functional reasons, or both. Dentures and specific types of dentures are also provided.

A dentist who specializes in the mechanics of making and fitting artificial teeth.