PERIODONTICS
Periodontics or Periodontology is that specialty of Dentistry that deals with
the management of gum disease in its various forms. Periodontics also involves
the placement and maintenance of dental implants which serve to replace missing
teeth.
What is usually involved with Periodontal Treatment?
Periodontal therapy usually involves a diagnostic phase in which a clinical
examination and a radiographic examination is performed. The first treatment phase usually involves deep cleaning around the
teeth and the roots of the teeth. This is followed by a second exam which,
is done usually in about 4-6 weeks following the cleaning. A decision on further
treatment is made at this time.
What are some of the available treatment options?
A brief list of treatment options provided by a periodontist would include:
* Non-surgical therapy
* Placement of antibiotics around your gums
* Surgical therapy including:
* Gum grafting
* Bone grafting
* Dental implants.
Who are the members of the Periodontal Faculty who participate in the
Dental Faculty Private Practice?
The Periodontal Faculty in the DFPP include:
Dr. E. Brady Hancock, D.D.S., M.S.D, Chairman, Department of Periodontics and
Allied Dental Programs
Dr. Seok-Jin Kim, D.D.S., M.S.D, Clinical Assistant Professor and Director,
Clinical Affairs for Graduate Periodontics, Department of
Periodontics and Allied Dental Programs
Dr. Steven B. Blanchard, D.D.S., M.S., Assistant Professor of Periodontics,
Department of Periodontics and Allied Dental Programs
This information serves only as a brief outline of periodontal treatment options available. You
should talk to your periodontist for a more complete list of treatment options
that maybe right for you.