
American Academy of Periodontology
Periodontists are experts in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of gum disease, and in the surgical placement of dental implants.
Periodontitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年2月24日 · Periodontitis (per-e-o-don-TIE-tis), also called gum disease, is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue around teeth. Without treatment, periodontitis can …
Initial stage should be determined using clinical attachment loss (CAL). If CAL is not available, radiographic bone loss (RBL) should be used. Tooth loss due to periodontitis may modify …
Periodontitis | American Dental Association - ADA
2022年6月9日 · The goal of periodontal treatment is to eliminate dysbiotic plaque biofilm from the tooth surface and to establish an environment that allows the maintenance of health. This …
Periodontitis Diagnosis and Treatment - Delta Dental
Periodontitis treatment aims first to thoroughly clean plaque and tartar from the pockets around teeth and prevents further damage to the surrounding bone and gum tissues. Successful …
What is a Periodontist? - American Academy of Periodontology
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease (a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gums and bone …
Periodontitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Periodontitis is an oral health condition that causes sore, bleeding, swollen gums. Left untreated, periodontitis can lead to tooth loss, bone loss, bad breath and other oral health problems. You …
Periodontal Treatments and Procedures - American Academy of …
There are a variety of ways periodontists can treat periodontal disease. Following dental school, periodontists receive up to three additional years of specialized training in both surgical and …
A new classification scheme for periodontal and peri‐implant …
2018年6月21日 · A classification scheme for periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions is necessary for clinicians to properly diagnose and treat patients as well as for scientists to …
What Counts and What Does Not: 2018 AAP Periodontal …
2025年3月14日 · As dental professionals have implemented the 2018 AAP periodontal classification of staging and grading there is still some confusion as to some of the rules of …