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Periodontist
Dentists who practice this specialty are called periodontists. They are specialists who diagnose and treat diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth. Periodontists may perform procedures such as: Simple and deep pocket cleanings, Root planing, Crown lengthening procedures, Soft tissue and/or bone grafting, Gingival or flap procedures, Soft tissue recontouring or removal (gingivoplasty or gingivectomy), Hard tissue recontouring (osteoplasty), Implant placement

Dental Tips & Questions
Comprehensive Oral Evaluation:
Typically used by a general dentist and/or a specialist when evaluating a patient comprehensively. It is a thorough evaluation and recording of the extraoral and intraoral hard and soft tissues. It may require interpretation of information acquired through additional diagnostic procedures. This would include the evaluation and recording of the patient’s dental and medical history and a general health assessment. It may typically include the evaluation and recording of dental caries, missing or unerupted teeth, restorations, occlusal relationships, periodontal conditions (including periodontal charting), hard and soft tissue anomalies, etc.

 

 


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