What Periodontology?
Periodontology or referred as Gum Disease is a study of an inflection on the tissues, gums, bones, and periodontal ligament surrounding the teeth that are supporting the teeth and maintaining the jaw structure
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There are 4 Stages of Periodontal Disease as following.
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Gingivitis (Gum Disease) the gum becomes swelling, redness and bleeding
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Slight Periodontal Disease destroying 30% of the bone structure
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Moderate Periodontal Disease destroying 60% of the bone structure but not yet invading the root
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Advanced Periodontal Disease destroying most of bone structure and part of root canal, the root canal becomes infected and may involve root canal treatment which is a more complicated treatment
Types of Periodontology
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Gum Disease
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Periodontal Disease