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Periodontics-study of the periodontium and treatment of periodontal diseases
04-Jul-2007
Periodontics is the study of clinical aspects of the supporting structures of the teeth (i.e. the periodontium), which includes the gingiva (gums), alveolar bone (jaw), root cementum, and the periodontal ligament. The Periodontal procedures include bone grafting to save teeth and placing implants, cosmetic gum reconstruction and replacing missing teeth with implants.
