Links
from The
American Academy of Periodontology
:
Periodontal
Disease
This link contains an article that
covers the types and causes of periodontal disease.
It includes illustrations and possible treatments.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/2a.html
Frequently
Asked Questions
This link contains “Frequently
Asked Questions” covering general periodontal
questions, periodontal procedures, and how periodontal
disease affects general health.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/faq.htm
Possible
Medical Complications
This link covers how periodontal
disease can adversely affect your general health.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.top2.htm
Smoking
& Periodontal Disease
Smoking may be one of the most important risk factors
in the development of periodontal disease. This link
gives information regarding this.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/smoking.htm
Women
& Periodontal Disease
This link contains information to help women avoid periodontal
(gum) disease and protect their oral health.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/women.htm
Diabetes
& Periodontal Disease
This link contains information on how diabetes increases
periodontal disease and how periodontal disease can
also increase diabetes.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.diabetes.htm
Family
Member Transmission
This link describes how periodontal disease can be passed
from parents to children and between husbands and wives.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/webfamilies.htm
Periodontal
Procedures
This link describes periodontal procedures such as dental
implants, scaling & root planing, crown lengthening,
regeneration, tissue grafts, and dental laser surgery.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/procedures.htm
Dental
Implants: Teeth that Look and Feel Like Your Own
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots (posts) placed
into your jawbone. Crowns, bridges or dentures are then
anchored to these. This link describes the process and
benefits of dental implants.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/2m.htm
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