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A "PERIODONTIST" is a dental specialist who looks
after your gums and other supporting structures of the teeth. Teeth are
embedded in a bony socket in the upper and lower jaw bones, known as the
maxilla and mandible respectively. The roots of the teeth, which are
embedded in the bone, are coated with a substance known as the cementum.
This cementum unites the teeth to the bone with the help of a shock
absorbing ligament known as the periodontal ligament.
The cementum, the periodontal ligament, the bone
housing the teeth and the gums covering the teeth are collectively known
as the periodontal complex. A "PERIODONTIST" looks after, and treats
diseases affecting these structures. A disease of these structures is
known as periodontal disease, and it can affect individuals in varying
forms. t is a very slowly progressive disease and is caused by
colonization of bacteria in, and around the junction of the gums and
teeth. This accumulation of bacteria and its byproducts is known as
PLAQUE.
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