The branch of science that investigates the diagnosis and prevention of diseases of the hard and soft tissues surrounding the tooth or implant, and the treatments for these diseases and the measures to maintain the obtained health status for a long time.

If a simple toothache is neglected and the treatment is delayed, it can later cause permanent damage to the gums and irreversible damage to the root of the tooth, leading to tooth loss. In this process, the inflammation caused by long-term inflammation and the general discomfort it causes can significantly reduce the quality of life in a person's normal life.

How is Periodontology Treatment Performed?

Gum diseases are first detected by the doctor during the examination and the result of the X-ray taken in the mouth. The X-ray reveals the receding gums and the roots of the teeth or larger than normal sizes. If there is inflamed tissue, it is determined which areas it is in. Plaque on the teeth grows over time, completely surrounding the root of the tooth."