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The American Academy of Periodontology
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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 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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