Periodontology or Periodontics (from Greek περί peri "around"; and ὀδούς odous "tooth", genitive ὀδόντος odontos) is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth, 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. A professional who practices this speciality field of dentistry is known as a periodontist.

 

 

• The absence of proper treatment can be translated to  loss of teeth

 

• Periodontal diseases are caused by bacterial infection and can manifest in redness, swelling and bleeding of the gums when brushing your teeth.

 

• Such diseases have  defined treatment protocols that involve the removal of bacteria, slowing disease progression and regenerating lost bone in some situations

 

To get satisfactory results, the patient must follow  proper maintenance.