INTRODUCTION TO PERIODONTOLOGY PERIODONTOLOGY It is the branch of dentistry that deals with the its diagnosis, , study of periodontal disease management and prevention It is the clinical science that deals with the periodontium in health and diseases The term Periodontium arises from the Greek word peri : around odontus : tooth It can be simply defined as “tissue surrounding and supporting the teeth Diseases of the periodontium are termed as periodontal diseases Periodontal therapy is treatment of periodontal diseases Anatomy Main function of the periodontium 1) Attach the tooth to the jaw bone 2) Maintain the integrity of the surface of the masticatory mucosa of the oral cavity. Aims and objectives of periodontics Study structure of the periodontium and clinical features in health and disease Periodontal diseases Group of diseases that affect tooth supporting structures The periodontal diseases are highly prevalent and can affect up to 90% of the worldwide population. Studying of the etiological factors or factors causing disease How to diagnose the periodontal diseases How to Manage and treat periodontal diseases Non surgical treatment of periodontal diseases Surgical treatment of periodontal diseases Plastic surgery Restorative Dentistry Prosthetics Periodontics Oral Surgery Orthodontics Function& Esthetic References
