noun
- a disease of the gums and tooth sockets characterized by inflammation, bleeding, and the formation of pus, often leading to tooth loss
Usage: medical term; also spelled pyorrhea; now often called periodontitis in modern dentistry
Examples
- The dentist diagnosed him with pyorrhoea after noticing severe gum inflammation.
- Poor oral hygiene can lead to pyorrhoea if plaque builds up over time.
- She experienced bleeding gums and tooth mobility, classic signs of pyorrhoea.
- Regular brushing and flossing help prevent pyorrhoea.
- The patient required deep cleaning to treat the advanced pyorrhoea.