PERIODONTICS is the specialty of Dentistry that studies the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions that affect the structure and supporting tissues of the Teeth (soft tissues: gums and hard tissues: bone). For the maintenance of the health, function and aesthetics of teeth and their adjacent tissues. Periodontists perform advanced procedures to preserve these tissues and also remodel them for aesthetic reasons. Example (Gum trimming).

Signs to go to the PERIODONTIST: Spontaneous gum bleeding or when brushing your teeth. Swollen, red or painful gums. Tooth sensitivity or receding gums. Teeth that move. Bad breath.

The treatments performed by the periodontist are: Scaling and root planing in conventional periodontal treatment. Resective periodontal surgery. Periodontal maintenance. Apical replacement surgeries. Gingivectomies. Coronary lengthening. Connective tissue grafts. Periodontal graft. Guided tissue regeneration techniques. Techniques guided bone regeneration. Dental Implants.

Research in periodontics has increased exponentially in recent years, allowing progress in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. In what aspects has so much progress been made? In techniques for early detection of periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis): Radiological technology: with the incorporation of computer processes, more agility has been achieved in obtaining and processing data obtained from x-rays, especially with the incorporation of the 3D technique . Thanks to the three-dimensional radiographic image, it is possible to find more precise and appropriate treatments in each specific case. This allows more precise detection of the levels of deterioration of periodontal tissues in the event of disease, as well as reducing radiation levels. Less risk and, at the same time, clearer and higher quality images. Genetic studies: these studies allow us to determine a patient's risk of contracting periodontitis based on their genetic inheritance. Thanks to them, it is even possible to identify certain genes that regulate the inflammatory response. Biomarkers: the use of certain biomarkers can help us in the diagnosis of periodontal diseases and determine the future appearance of chronic periodontitis. Thus, they make possible a much more specific action to avoid the loss of bone support and maintain oral health in a good state. Cervicular fluid analysis: in the same line as the previous improvements, many researchers are developing new techniques in periodontics to measure the presence of chemical elements in the cervicular fluid, the liquid found in the groove between the tooth and the gum. This allows determining the correlation between its levels and the existing types of periodontitis.

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