Periodontology is the science that deals with all the tissues surrounding the teeth. Which means, gum, bone and the attachment between the gum and the bone (periodontal ligaments). Periodontists are well trained in diagnosis and treatment of all periodontal diseases, in gum grafting procedures, in bone regeneration, in crown lengthening, gummy smile management, and dental implants.

Dental Implant surgery for implant placement can be performed by general dentists, oral surgeons, maxillo-facial surgeons and periodontists. Periodontists are known to manipulate the tissues very gently and very carefully.They have the most scientific back up.