Editing Category:Periodontology

[[File:Periodontal_Probing_Diagram.png|thumb|right|250px|A periodontal probe measuring a clinical pocket.]]

==Overview==
'''[[Periodontology]]''' (from Greek ''peri'' "around", ''odous'' "tooth" and ''logos'' "study") is the specialized branch of [[dentistry]] that studies the supporting structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them. 

This category includes articles related to the anatomy of the [[periodontium]], the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, surgical and non-surgical treatment modalities, and [[implant dentistry]] as it relates to bone support.

==Subcategories==
The field of periodontology is broadly divided into the following areas:
* '''[[Anatomy of the Periodontium]]''': Articles on the gingiva, PDL, cementum, and alveolar bone.
* '''[[Periodontal Pathology]]''': Information on [[gingivitis]], [[periodontitis]], and rare periodontal conditions.
* '''[[Periodontal Therapy]]''': Surgical and non-surgical procedures including [[scaling and root planing]] and [[flap surgery]].
* '''[[Periodontal Surgery]]''': Advanced procedures such as [[Guided Bone Regeneration]] (GBR) and soft tissue grafts.

==Main Article==
For a comprehensive overview, please see the primary article: '''[[Periodontology]]'''.

==Key Clinical Concepts==
* [[Clinical Attachment Level]] (CAL)
* [[Biological Width]]
* [[Periodontal Pocket]]
* [[Furcation Involvement]]

[[Category:Dental Specialties]]