Department of Periodontics and Dental Implantology

Department of Periodontics

Periodontics is a speciality of dentistry which deals with the structures surrounding the teeth, which includes gingiva, periodontal ligament, alveolar bone and cementum. In this department we diagnose and treat the diseases and conditions that affect the above structures. The two broad categories of infection affecting these structures are gingival and periodontal diseases. These are manifested as bleeding gums, bad breath, teeth sensitivity, itching gums, pus discharge, abscess, swollen gums, mobile teeth, and receding gums. Recently the diseases of gingiva and periodontal tissues are correlated with the systemic conditions, hormonal imbalances and drugs. Common systemic conditions that affect the periodontal healthare diabetes, pregnancy, and drugs such as antihypertensive(amlodipine, nifedipine) and anticonvulsants. The treatment of various periodontal diseases includes scaling, root planing, flap surgery, mucogingival surgery.

Head of Department of Periodontics

Dr. Saad Alazmi