From the
American Academy of Periodontology:
Periodontal
Disease
An in depth article that reviews the causes and types of periodontal
disease. It also includes good illustrations and possible
treatments.
Frequently
Asked Questions
A good Frequently Asked Questions link covering general periodontal
questions, periodontal procedures and how periodontal disease
affects general health.
Possible
Medical Complications
As was covered on our Consequences Page, periodontal disease
can adversely affect your general health. This page goes into
more detail on this subject.
Smoking
& Periodontal Disease
The American Academy of Periodontology warns that smoking
may be one of the most significant risk factors in the development
of periodontal disease.
Women
& Periodontal Disease
The American Academy of Periodontology provides information
to help women avoid periodontal disease and protect their
oral health.
Diabetes
& Periodontal Disease
Research reviewed by the American Academy of Periodontology
suggests that people with diabetes are more likely to have
periodontal disease than people without diabetes.
Transmission
to Family Members
Periodontal disease may be passed from parents to children
and between spouses.
Periodontal
and Dental Implant Procedures
Description of procedures done by periodontists. These include:
dental implants, root planing and scaling, crown lengthening,
regeneration, tissue grafts and dental laser surgery.
Dental
Implants: Teeth that Look and Feel Like Your Own
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root placed into your
jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. This page
goes over the process and benefits in detail.
Links from The
American Dental Association.
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