What is a Periodontology?
Periodontology is that specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.
The term 'periodontology' is derived from :
The term 'periodontology' is derived from :
- 'peri' - meaning around
- 'odont' - meaning tooth
- 'ology' - meaning study of
Periodontology is therefore the study of the strucutures around teeth, and therefore a study of the foundations of teeth and the conditions that affect them.
Additional information
Loose teeth?
Loose teeth are most often the result of moderate to severe gum infection. This 'looseness' (mobility) means that there has been destruction of the supporting bone of the teeth. In many cases the infection surrounding the teeth can be successfully treated and the teeth saved. Ask your dentist or periodontist about procedures which can save your teeth before deciding on having them removed.