Category: P
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Periodontitis as manifestation of systemic diseases
Periodontitis, often with onset at a young age, associated with one of several systemic diseases.
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Periodontitis
Inflammation of the periodontal supporting tissues of the teeth from gingiva into the adjacent bone and ligament. Usually a progressively destructive change leading to loss of bone and periodontal ligament. Is a severe form of gingivitis in which the inflammation of the gums extends to the supporting structures of the tooth. Also called pyorrhea. Inflammation…
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Periodontist
A dental practitioner who, by virtue of special knowledge and training in the field, is qualified to and limits his/her practice or activities to periodontics. A dentist who specialises in the treatment of gum diseases. A dental specialist who treats advanced cases of gingivitis, or gum inflammation. A dentist who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment,…
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Periodontics
That specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes; the maintenance of the health, function, and esthetics of these structures and tissues; and the replacement of lost teeth and supporting structures by grafting or implantation of natural and synthetic…
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Periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics (PAOO)
A surgical intervention performed in conjunction with orthodontic therapy. This procedure is characterized by full‐thickness labial and lingual alveolar flaps accompanied by selective labial and lingual corticotomies.
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Periodontalgia
Pain associated with the periodontal structures.
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Periodontal treatment
Surgical or nonsurgical approaches to the treatment of periodontal diseases.
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Periodontal surgery
Surgical procedure for treatment of the periodontium. Includes flap elevation for access, guided tissue regeneration (GTR) for narrow and deep intrabony defects, as well as mucogingival procedures for recession and soft tissue corrections around teeth and implants.
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Periodontal suprabony pocket
A periodontal pocket with its deepest point coronal to the alveolar bone.
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Periodontal space
The space between the tooth root and alveolar bone containing the periodontal ligament.