Periodontics

A Periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of the periodontium. Periodontists are experts in the management of patients with periodontal diseases (diseases of the gums, jaw bone, cementum and the periodontal ligaments which compose the supporting structure of the teeth) including gingivitis, periodontitis and gingival recession (gum recession). Periodontists complete 3 years of additional formal training beyond dental school in an accredited residency training program. All Top3dentists.com Periodontists are Board Certification by the American Board of Periodontology.A Diplomate is a periodontist who has made significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty and who is certified by the American Board of Periodontology. The educational requirements are as follows:

  • Certification as a dentist, including basic college education and completion of dental school to earn the D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree and;
  • Certification as a periodontist after postdoctoral study in an ADA approved program. This period of study is concentrated on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of periodontal disease.
  • Comprehensive written and oral examinations covering all phases of periodontal disease and its treatment, including dental implants.
  • Presentation of detailed reports on a broad range of actual treatment personally provided by the periodontist.
  • Recertification every three years.

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next Healthy gums, teeth and bone. Note the level of the bone and the color of the gums.

prev next Note how the gums are red and slight swelling of the gums. This is the Gingivitis stage. The bacteria accumulating around the teeth and the white film of plaque forming around the teeth.

prev next Early stages of Periodontitis. The bacteria plaque accumulates below the gumline, hardening up, causing more swelling of the gums and damage to the bone around the teeth.

prev next Gums become more and more irritated, attachment of the gums to the teeth will tear as plaque accumulation increases around the teeth.

prev next Moderate stage of Periodontitis, More bone loss, some teeth might become slightly loose by this stage, the gums look puffy and very red. Bad Odor is apparent at this stage.

prev next This is a Severe stage of periodontitis. Severe bone loss around the tooth, teeth become very loose and at times fall out. Very bad odor in the mouth. Puss and bleeding from the gums are evident. Most often when teeth are at this stage, they are not savable and need to be removed.

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