Oral Implantology and Periodontology

Periodontology is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study of the diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. These supporting tissues are termed as periodontium. They include alveolar bone, gingiva, periodontal ligament and cementum. Periodontology involves the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of periodontal diseases and the placement of dental implants. Anatomically, the gingivae are broadly categorized into three categories. These are fre...