30^th Euro Dentistry Congress

Periodontology and Implant Dentistry

Periodontology or periodontics is the forte of dentistry that studies supporting arrangements of teeth, as well as diseases and environments that affect them. The supporting tissues are identified as the periodontium, which includes the gingiva (gums), alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament. A periodontist is a dentist that specifies in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease and in the placement of dental implants. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is located into your jaw to embrace a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an substitute for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.