Periodontology

What is Periodontology?

The specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases of the tooth-supporting tissues, such as the gums and alveolar bone.

What are periodontal diseases?

Gingivitis is characterized by gum inflammation with bleeding, swelling and pain.

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease causing bone loss, gum recession and tooth mobility.

How is it diagnosed?

The diagnostic consultation includes thorough clinical evaluation of supporting tissues (periodontogram) and radiographs, establishing the diagnosis and prognosis for each tooth.