Periodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gums, periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone.
It is a multifactorial disease, whose consequences are not limited to the oral cavity. On the contrary, they could affect different remote organ systems and cause unwanted events for medically compromised people.The periodontal disease is not a local disease, but it is one of the major oral health issues worldwide.
Periodontists are dental specialists who receive advanced training in these areas and are skilled in managing complex periodontal cases.