Periodontal medicine, a specialized branch of periodontology, addresses diseases and lesions affecting the periodontal tissues, not necessarily caused by plaque buildup. This field encompasses syndromes and illnesses with systemic symptoms that ma...
Periodontal medicine, a specialized branch of periodontology, addresses diseases and lesions affecting the periodontal tissues, not necessarily caused by plaque buildup. This field encompasses syndromes and illnesses with systemic symptoms that manifest as periodontal manifestations, shedding light on the medical aspects often overshadowed by surgical interventions. This extensively illustrated text aims to elucidate the link between rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis, offering guidance to readers on understanding the period-systemic connection.