The surgical removal of third molars is one of the most common interventions in oral and maxillofacial practice, yet it carries significant consequences for the periodontal health of the adjacent ...
Gum disease — medically known as periodontitis — affects 47.2% of adults over age 30 in the U.S. About 8.5% of them may have severe periodontitis. Gum disease is a severe infection or inflammation of ...
Japanese researchers report early progress for periodontal ligament implants in a small four-patient clinical study.
Periodontal pockets are spaces under the gum line that trap bacteria. They are a symptom of periodontitis (gum disease), which can cause tooth loss. Dentists measure periodontal pocket depth in ...
What Does a Periodontist Do? A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating gum disease. They also help you manage signs of advancing gum problems like oral ...