periodontopathogenic

adj

Etymology

From periodonto- + pathogenic.

Definitions

  1. pathogenic to the supporting structures of teeth

    • Among the periodontopathogenic bacteria tested, Porphyromonas gingivalis was found to be highly susceptible to the black tea extract and theaflavins.

The neighborhood

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