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Definition of Periodontics
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Periodontics: The branch of dentistry that is concerned with prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases that affect the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.