Periodontology, or Periodontics, is branch of dentistry which studies supporting structures of teeth and diseases and conditions that affect them.
The supporting tissues are known as the periodontium, which includes the gingiva (gums), alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament. The word comes from the Greek words peri meaning around and odons meaning tooth. Literally taken, it means study of that which is "around the tooth".
Periodontal disease
Periodontal diseases take on many different forms, but are usually a result of bacterial infection of the gums. Untreated, it often leads to tooth loss and alveolar bone loss, and to date continues to be the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
Periodontists
A Periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of the periodontium, as well as the surgical placement and maintenance of dental implants to replace teeth lost to periodontal diseases. Periodontists are experts in the management of patients with periodontitis, gum recession and surgical placement of dental implants.
United States
Periodontics is an American Dental Association recognized specialty of dentistry. Periodontists complete 3 years of additional formal training beyond dental school in an accredited residency training program.
Periodontists may also earn Board Certification by the American Board of Periodontology\' after completion of an American Dental Association accredited residency training program in Periodontics. Board certified periodontists are awarded the title "Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology".
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