noun
- Plural of periodontitis; inflammatory diseases of the tissues supporting the teeth, including the gums and bone.
Usage: Medical/dental term; Plural form
Examples
- The dentist diagnosed multiple periodontitises in patients with poor oral hygiene.
- Various periodontitises can lead to tooth loss if left untreated.
- Studies show that periodontitises are more common in adults over 40.
- Smoking increases the risk of developing severe periodontitises.
- Treatment for periodontitises often involves scaling and root planing.