Periodontics is the\u00a0specialty of dentistry that deals with\u00a0maintenance of\u00a0support structures such as bone and gums around the teeth and\u00a0dental implants.<\/p>\n
In addition to the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease, periodontists are trained in occlusion as well as surgical procedures including\u00a0bone grafts,\u00a0soft tissue grafts and the\u00a0placement of dental implants.<\/p>\n
Many of the\u00a0advanced techniques used in the field of dental implants such as guided bone regeneration, gum and bone grafting, \u201cimmediate\u201d \u00a0implants and sinus lift procedures were developed by Periodontists.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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