periodontics
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Introduction
That branch of dentistry concerned with biology & pathology of the tissues immediately around the teeth, i.e. gingiva
Notes
- treatment of periodontal disease may improve outcomes & reduce costs in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 &/or cardiovascular disease[2]
- treatment of periodontal disease may improve outcomes & reduce costs in pregnant patients[2]
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References
- ↑ Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Jeffcoat MK, Jeffcoat RL, Gladowski PA et al Impact of periodontal therapy on general health: evidence from insurance data for five systemic conditions. Am J Prev Med 2014;47:166-174 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24953519