Dental Clinical Terms : Periodontics & Periodontist
By Regency Dental Group
Periodontics is 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 and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.
A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth.
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