Periodontology deals with the periodontium — the gums, periodontal ligament, root cementum and jawbone. It treats inflammation of these structures, and with it the most common cause of tooth loss in adults.
Greek pará = beside, odoús = tooth
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periodontology
It treats gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and periodontitis (inflammation with loss of bone and supporting tissue). Left untreated, periodontitis is one of the most common causes of tooth loss in adulthood.
The field has gained weight in recent years, because the links between periodontitis and general conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease are now better documented.
Δωρεάν και χωρίς καμία δέσμευση.