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periodontal
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periodontal [¦per·ē·ō¦dänt·əl]
(anatomy)
Surrounding a tooth.
Of or pertaining to the periodontium.


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Their study showed that microbiological parameters, such as total periodontal pathogen burden, is of greater importance as a potential risk factor for CHD than the clinical parameter such as the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN).
Russell concluded from these well-publicized epidemiologic data that age and oral hygiene contributed most to the variance in Periodontal Index (PI) scores.
 
 
 
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