Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Periodontics

A dental specialty concerned with the histology, physiology, and pathology of the tissues that support, attach, and surround the teeth.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A dental specialty concerned with the histology, physiology, and pathology of the tissues that support, attach, and surround the teeth.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Periodontal Medicine
  • Medicine, Periodontal
  • Medicines, Periodontal
  • Periodontal Medicines
  • Periodontic

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Aspects Covered

12 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, organization & administration, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends.

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  1. E06w.721w
  2. H02w.163w.876w.623w

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WU 21

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Periodontics. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010517. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010517
  2. Periodontics. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periodontology
  3. Periodontics. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q938196