| Term | periodontal disease |
| Pronunciation | pair-ee-oe-DON-tul ... |
| Variations | gum disease |
| See also | periodontal, pyorrhea |
| Definition | Any disease of the tissues surrounding the teeth, including gingivitis and periodontitis. |
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