It may also be given by rectal insufflation. An arthritis marked by chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints leading to pain, stiffness, and swelling. The most common form of arthritis, seen almost exclusively in the elderly. Refers to the gums or tissues surrounding the teeth. Periodontics is the specialty of dentistry that deals with the health and diseases of the gums.
Periodontal disease is very common.
It is usually associated with chronic infection, poor nutrition, or poor dental hygiene. The gums and mouth may well reflect medical problems and imbalances in other parts of the body. The recognition and treatment of diseases of emotions and the mind. All psychiatrists must first be licensed as M.D.s. A specialized form of psychiatry in which the patient and the psychoanalyst explore the emotional problems of a patient both past and present.