August 21, 2008
Periodontist: Administers Periodontal Surgery
Periodontal disease appears to be in various forms and it is a result of bacterial plaque that is formed in the surface of the teeth. It can cause destruction of the supporting bone around natural teeth when it is left untreated and combined with host immuno- inflammatory mechanisms and other risk factors and may even lead to tooth loss.
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in diagnosing and treating dental diseases and conditions either through non- surgical or surgical treatment; they are also called periodontal experts. The best person to consult about periodontal or gum problems is your periodontist, they are the one that administer or performs periodontal surgery procedures.
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