Dental Information
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