It is the specialty that is dedicated to the study of the support system of the dental system. The treatments to be considered are: Detection and elimination of calculus or dental calculus, prophylaxis, oral physiotherapy. Diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease.
The appearance of dental disease is due to a number of factors among which we have diet, age, eating habits and hygiene. This last factor is of fundamental importance since, in the absence of hygiene, certain bacteria will appear, which will affect the gum and the underlying tissues of the dental support.