This is a specialist who deals with soft tissue of the mouth
and the supporting structures (bone) of the teeth. This dentist
diagnoses and treats gingivitis (inflammation of the gingival
tissue) as well as periodontitis (gingival tissue and bone
disease). The following procedures may be performed by this
specialist:
Simple and deep pocket cleanings.
Root planing.
Crown lengthening procedures.
Soft tissue and/or bone grafting.
Gingival or flap procedures.
Soft tissue recontouring or removal (gingivoplasty or gingivectomy).
