The science of Periodontology examines the health of periodontal and peri-implant tissues, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of related diseases when they occur.
Periodontal and peri-implant diseases are inflammatory conditions that affect both hard and soft tissues supporting teeth and implants.
The diagnosis and classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases are carried out according to the classification system established during the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions (https://www.efp.org/publications-education/new-classification/).
The maintenance of oral hygiene, mechanical cleaning, resective/regenerative and plastic periodontal surgical procedures are aimed at preserving natural teeth. In cases of tooth loss, dental implant procedures are employed to maintain or restore health, function, and aesthetics. Current clinical practice guidelines are followed to establish treatment protocols.(http://www.turkperio.org/images/files/periodontal_hastalik_tedavi_kila.pdf).
