Periodontal therapy has been developed beyond the range of the treatment of diseases of the periodontium . The periodontal plastic surgery has evolved so much nowadays and consists of regenerative and reconstructive procedures designed to improve the aesthetics us . The challenge of creating a nice smile is an artistic practice even for periodontics whose developments lead us far better understanding of biology and periodontal healing ability.

The disease of periodontal tissues is characterized by intense ( at the early stages ) gingival inflammation which extends to the underlying bone and which destroys ( osteolysis ).

The destruction of the support of the tooth results in tooth mobility which increases with the severity of periodontal disease leading ultimately to the loss of the tooth.

The infection spreads and affects the area and the overall health of the organization . So periodontal disease is associated with:

• Heart disease
• diabetes
• strokes
• respiratory diseases
• osteoporosis

Periodontal treatment has thrived beyond the spectrum of diseases of the periodontium.