[DOC] [TLE] CE 136 - Dental Terminology and Professional ... - Dentalcare.com [PAR] Explain the basic dental diseases, as well as the basic causes and treatments for 
these diseases.  Understand what ... Lesson 4: Supporting Structures. Lesson 5: 
.... forms the bulk of tooth structure and surrounds the pulp. ..... oral contraceptive 
has any effect on your gingival ..... Definition: Branch of dentistry that treats all. [DOC] [TLE] Specialty Definitions - American Dental Association [PAR] Endodontics: Endodontics is the branch of dentistry which is concerned with the 
... and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. ... 
and skeletal abnormalities of the developing or mature orofacial structures. ... and 
treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or 
their... [DOC] [TLE] Glossary of Dental Clinical and Administrative Terms [PAR] abutment: A tooth or implant fixture used as a support for a prosthesis. .... vessels 
and nerves through the jaw to branches that distributes them to the teeth. .... 
structures and their impact on the human body; provided by a dentist, within the 
scope ..... by authorized personnel to prevent or treat diseases in humans or 
animals. [DOC] [TLE] Chapter 3: Diseases and Disorders - National Institute of Dental and ... [PAR] Mar 7, 2014 ... 1995). Birth defects and developmental disorders frequently affect the 
craniofacial complex. .... Genetic differences in the structure and biochemistry of 
enamel ... which may involve all of the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth. 
..... the cluster of nerve cells whose fibers branch out to the face and mouth. [DOC] [TLE] Dental Detail > What is Periodontics Treatment ... - The Happy Tooth [PAR] What is periodontics treatment, how does it differ from dental work and why is it 
necessary? ... branch of dentistry involving the structures that surround and 
support your ... One of the most common issues a periodontist will treat, 
periodontal disease, ... It has also been linked to more serious conditions 
affecting your heart,... [DOC] [TLE] Dent / Dont Match - Dublin City Schools [PAR] A person qualified to treat the disease and conditions that affect the teeth and 
gums. ... Relating to or affecting tissues and structures surrounding and 
supporting the teeth. ... The branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and 
correction of... [DOC] [TLE] Some Dental and Periodontal Diseases General Information | Patient [PAR] Crowns are used if decay is extensive and there is limited tooth structure which ... 
A periodontal abscess originates in the tissue surrounding the tooth. ... a chronic 
bacterial infection which affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. .... This 
may occur in Sjgren's syndrome, where irradiation to treat cancer may have... [DOC] [TLE] Types Of Dentist | Periodontist - DentalPlans.com [PAR] Among other things, they can recognize and treat the early stages of gum ... And 
when you consider that gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, 
... jaw and damage the tissues that surround and support your teeth; left 
untreated, ... to these tooth-supporting structures, and help you preserve your 
natural teeth. [DOC] [TLE] Dental Glossary of Terms - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools [PAR] Abrasion: The loss of tooth structure caused by a hard toothbrush, poor ... bone of 
the upper or lower jaw to provide support for a dental restoration or appliance. ... 
Endodontics: The branch of dentistry concerned with the treatment of the ... 
Endodontist: A specialist who treats injuries, diseases and infections of the tooth 
pulp. [DOC] [TLE] Glossary - Columbus Dental Society [PAR] ALVEOLAR BONE - the bone surrounding the root of the tooth loss of this ... 
ATTRITION - the wearing away of tooth structure through normal use (i.e. 
chewing, biting, etc.). .... DENTAL TRAUMA - any injury which affects the mouth; 
this can include ..... and treats diseases of the tissues supporting and surrounding 
the teeth,... [DOC] [TLE] Dentistry - Wikipedia [PAR] Dentistry is a branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, 
prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, 
commonly in the dentition but also the oral mucosa, and of adjacent and related 
structures and tissues

Question: This branch of dentistry treats the diseases that affect the structures that surround & support the teeth
Answer: periodontics