Additional Resources on Periodontal Disease and Dental Implants

The following website links contain helpful information and pictures. Just click on the links below to go to the website page that is described.

Periodontal Disease

The American Academy of Periodontology has a very informative website on the following topics:

Periodontal Disease
Contains types and causes of periodontal disease. It includes illustrations and possible treatments.

Frequently Asked Questions
Offers general periodontal questions, periodontal procedures, and how periodontal disease affects general health.

Possible Medical Complications
Describes how periodontal disease can adversely affect your general health.

Women & Periodontal Disease
Contains information to help women avoid periodontal (gum) disease and protect their oral health.

Periodontal Procedures  
Describes periodontal procedures such as dental implants, scaling & root planing, crown lengthening, regeneration, tissue grafts, and dental laser surgery.