Periodontics is the specialty of dentistry that includes the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of diseases of the tissues that surround and support the tooth and its substitutes, and the maintenance of health, function and aesthetics in those structures and tissues.
Periodontics has been called "the conscience of dentistry"; This does not imply that this single area is the repository of all or much of the idealism, skill, knowledge and professionalism of dentistry, but periodontics is present in the various specialties.
The following list of scientific publications have been ranked for the benefit of the dental community, more than 20 PDF publications are available to download and share for FREE.
► PDF: Aging and the Periodontium
► PDF: Periodontal Plastic Surgery performed in clinically short crowns for prosthetic rehabilitation
► PDF: Gingival Plastic Surgery
► PDF: Evaluation of periodontal condition and risk in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis