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).
• Hard tissue recontouring (osteoplasty).
• Implant placement.

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