INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS A PERIODONTIST?

Periodontist is a specialized dentist that addresses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease, the surgical placement of dental implants, the regeneration of osseous or gum deficiencies and the management of peri-implantitis. The periodontists receive highly specialized 3-year long post-graduate training following the completion of their basic dental studies to be able to address complex cases requiring a high level of expertise.

WHAT CASES CAN BE ADDRESSED BY A PERIODONTIST?
FIRST APPOINTMENT
WHO NEEDS TO SEE A PERIODONTIST?
WHAT IS GINGIVITIS?
WHAT IS PERIODONTITIS?
DOES SMOKING AFFECT THE PERIODONTAL HEALTH?