Periodontology is a field of dentistry that studies the tissues surrounding teeth and dental implants (gingiva, alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, and cementum). It focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting these tissues and conducts scientific research in this field.

Fields of Study in the Department of Periodontology

• Non-surgical periodontal treatment (scaling and root planing)
• Desensitization procedures
• Application of periodontal splints
• Soft tissue surgeries
• Frenulum surgeries
• Gingivectomy/gingivoplasty
• Flap surgeries
• Soft tissue graft procedures
• Vestibular deepening surgeries
• Treatment of gingival recession
• Hard tissue surgeries
• Application of biomaterials
• Resective surgeries
• Augmentation procedures
• Sinus lift surgeries