periodontics
Gum disease specialty
Periodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned with the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth—gums, bone, and connective tissue.
A periodontist treats gum disease, performs gum grafts, and places dental implants.
She was referred to periodontics for her receding gums.
Removing dental deposits
- oral hygieneMouth cleanliness maintenance
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
chlorhexidine · waterpik · scaling · professional cleaning · risk assessment · smoking cessation · diabetes management
Climbing or resizing
- bone graftingTransplanting skeletal tissue surgically
- gingivectomyExcision of gum tissue
- laser therapyTreatment using focused light
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
Oral mucosa around teeth
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- recessionProlonged economic decline
- pocketsFabric compartments in clothing
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
swelling · sulcus · papilla · erythema · edema · suppuration · fenestration · stippling
Skeletal density reduction
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- localizedRestricted to one place
- generalizedMade widely applicable
- refractoryResistant to heat/control
Calcified tooth root coating
- interdentalBetween the teeth
- subgingivalBelow gum tissue
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
- epitheliumTissue covering body surfaces
Thoroughly investigating something
- radiographsImages made by radiation
- suppurationPus discharge from infection
- risk assessmentEvaluating likelihood of harm
- genetic testingAnalysis for inherited disorders
plaque control
Removing dental deposits
- oral hygieneMouth cleanliness maintenance
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
debridement · chlorhexidine · waterpik · scaling · professional cleaning · risk assessment · smoking cessation · diabetes management
scaling
Climbing or resizing
- bone graftingTransplanting skeletal tissue surgically
- gingivectomyExcision of gum tissue
- laser therapyTreatment using focused light
gingiva
Oral mucosa around teeth
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- recessionProlonged economic decline
- pocketsFabric compartments in clothing
bleeding · swelling · sulcus · papilla · erythema · edema · suppuration · fenestration · stippling
bone loss
Skeletal density reduction
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- localizedRestricted to one place
- generalizedMade widely applicable
cementum
Calcified tooth root coating
- interdentalBetween the teeth
- subgingivalBelow gum tissue
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
epithelium · apex · cervical
probing
Thoroughly investigating something
- radiographsImages made by radiation
- suppurationPus discharge from infection
- risk assessmentEvaluating likelihood of harm
- dental servicesteeth cleaning, oral surgery
- dentistryteeth, tooth, dentists, filling, fillings
- dentist officedrill, hygienist, waiting room, exam room, checkups
- dental educationclinical training, residencies, tooth anatomy
- dental insurancecoverage, premium, premiums, deductible, deductibles
- dental schoolDAT, clinic, lecture hall, faculty, anatomy lab
periodonticsendodontics
Dental pulp treatment specialty
prosthodontics · orthodontics · cosmetic dentistry · oral surgery · cavity treatment