Periodontology is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the health of the gums and jawbone. Dentists who specialize in this field are called periodontists, and periodontists receive three more years of specialized training after their dentistry education.
Periodontology is a branch of dentistry focused on the health of the tissues supporting your teeth, namely your gums and jawbone.
A periodontist is a dentist specialized in this field. After completing four years of dental school, periodontists undergo an additional three years of specialized training in periodontology.
Periodontology specializes in the treatment of conditions affecting the tissues surrounding your teeth, such as bone loss, gum recession, and periodontal (gum) disease.
General dentists focus on preventive and restorative treatments. You visit a general dentist for routine dental cleanings, cavity fillings, crowns, and bridges. Periodontists, on the other hand, are gum specialists who concentrate on treating the supporting structures of your teeth (like gums and jawbone).
There are several reasons to see a periodontist. Some people visit them temporarily for specific treatments like gum grafts, bone grafts, or frenectomy procedures. After performing these surgical treatments, periodontists refer patients back to their general dentist upon completion of healing.
Individuals prone to gum disease may require long-term care from a periodontist. They often undergo periodontal cleanings in addition to routine cleanings at the general dentist's office. In such cases, your periodontist collaborates with your general dentist to maintain your optimal oral health.
Periodontists preserve and treat the health of the tissues surrounding your teeth. These tissues include:
Periodontists perform various periodontal treatments such as periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, and more:
Periodontal Maintenance: They clean your teeth and check your gum health, often recommended every three to four months for those needing periodontal care.
Scaling and Root Planing (Periodontal Cleaning): This deep cleaning procedure requires local anesthesia to remove harmful bacteria deep within your gum pockets.
Periodontal Surgery: Periodontists perform surgical treatments like gum surgeries, gum flap surgery, gum grafts, tooth extractions, bone grafts, surgical crown lengthening, smile lifts, and frenectomies.
Periodontists are dental specialists dedicated to preserving and treating the tissues surrounding your teeth. They perform a variety of procedures including treating gum diseases, tooth extractions, bone grafts, and gum surgeries. They often collaborate with general dentists to help you maintain optimal oral health.
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