Periodontics

Periodontics

Periodontics is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth as well as diseases and conditions that affect them.

Benefits Of Periodontics:

It slows down gum disease and provide a good  oral health. Periodontal disease can be majorly classified in to : 1.gingivitis and 2. periodontitis.


  • Symptoms include red and swollen gums that bleed easily. Gingivitis can clear itself up if effective cleaning takes place.
  • It is more serious and   symptoms are similar to gingivitis in the first stages. It can damage to the bone that supports the teeth.

  • Periodontal treatment includes both surgical and non surgical treatment. Non surgical  includes scaling and root planing. 
    Generally there is a bacterial activity  within the mouth and if these unremoved shall  form  deposits ; which may add to further destruction leading to  the formation of abscess, loosening of teeth and finally  tooth extraction. Besides; even if bone loss occurs  teeth may have to be extracted.

          Periodontal surgery increases the chances of keeping natural teeth and preventing the tooth from extraction. It is a procedure for regenerating lost bone and tissue supporting the tooth.
    Periodontal surgery is also helpful in cases of gum recession, wherein tooth may develop sensitivity due to exposed roots.