Periodontal disease also commonly referred to, as Gum disease is frequently the cause for tooth loss in adults. This disease is closely associated with Heart Disease, Diabetes and Pre-term low birth weight infants when present in pregnant women.
Periodontal Treatment involves:
Root Planing and Curettage (Deep Scaling)
Periodontal Flap Surgery
Bone Grafting
Periodontal treatment can also be done for cosmetic reasons and includes procedures such as:
Root Coverage
Crown Lengthening