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PERIODONTO [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Jaw, Gums and Parodontium
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- periodontium
1, record 1, English, periodontium
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- parodontium 2, record 1, English, parodontium
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The periodontium is composed of four different tissue types, the gingiva, alveolar bone, cementum, and periodontal ligament ... The principal functions of the periodontium include protection of teeth, nerves, and blood vessels from injury by mechanical forces; attachment of the teeth to bone; and transmission of occlusal forces and sensation to stimuli, such as temperature and pain. 3, record 1, English, - periodontium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
periodontium: English and Latin designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, English, - periodontium
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Maxillaires, gencives et parodonte
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- parodonte
1, record 1, French, parodonte
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- parodontium 1, record 1, French, parodontium
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des tissus de soutien de la dent, constitué par le cément, le desmodonte, l'os alvéolaire et la gencive. 1, record 1, French, - parodonte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parodonte : désignation française dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 1, French, - parodonte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
periodontium : désignation latine tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 1, French, - parodonte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Encías, maxilares y periodonto
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- periodonto
1, record 1, Spanish, periodonto
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Complejo de tejidos compuestos por las encías, el cemento, el ligamento periodontal y el hueso alveolar el cual fija, nutre y sirve de sostén al diente (odonto). 1, record 1, Spanish, - periodonto
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-07-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Jaw, Gums and Parodontium
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- periodontolysis
1, record 2, English, periodontolysis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process leading to advanced destruction of periodontium. 1, record 2, English, - periodontolysis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maxillaires, gencives et parodonte
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- parodontolyse
1, record 2, French, parodontolyse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus évolutif entraînant une destruction marquée du parodonte. 1, record 2, French, - parodontolyse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Encías, maxilares y periodonto
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- periodontólisis
1, record 2, Spanish, periodont%C3%B3lisis
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso que conlleva a la destrucción marcada del periodonto. 1, record 2, Spanish, - periodont%C3%B3lisis
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-04-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Jaw, Gums and Parodontium
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- periodontosis
1, record 3, English, periodontosis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Non-inflammatory severe degeneration of the periodontium. 1, record 3, English, - periodontosis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maxillaires, gencives et parodonte
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- parodontose
1, record 3, French, parodontose
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dégénérescence sévère, non inflammatoire du parodonte. 1, record 3, French, - parodontose
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Encías, maxilares y periodonto
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- periodontosis
1, record 3, Spanish, periodontosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Degeneramiento severo, no inflamatorio, del periodonto. 1, record 3, Spanish, - periodontosis
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-03-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- The Mouth
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- periodontitis
1, record 4, English, periodontitis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inflammation of the periodontium. 2, record 4, English, - periodontitis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Periodontitis. Inflammation or degeneration, or both, of the dental periosteum, alveolar bone, cementum, and adjacent gingiva. Suppuration usually occurs, supporting bone is resorbed, teeth become loose, and recession of gingivae occurs. Usually follows chronic gingivitis, Vincent's infection, or poor dental hygiene. Systemic factors may predispose. 3, record 4, English, - periodontitis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cavité buccale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- parodontite
1, record 4, French, parodontite
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation du parodonte. 2, record 4, French, - parodontite
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parodontite. Inflammation du parodonte, c'est-à-dire des tissus de soutien de la dent : gencive, ligament alvéolaire, cément, os alvéolaire. 3, record 4, French, - parodontite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Boca
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- periodontitis
1, record 4, Spanish, periodontitis
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflamación del periodonto. 1, record 4, Spanish, - periodontitis
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