Definitions

1. noun

a chronic infection of the gums, especially the inflammation of the gingival sulcus, often causing the gums to separate from the teeth.

“The dentist diagnosed the patient with pyorrhoea, which required immediate treatment.”

2. noun

a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums, especially in children, characterized by painless swelling of the gums and loosening of the teeth.

“The pediatric dentist treated the child’s pyorrhoea with antibiotics and a strict oral hygiene regimen.”