title: Periodontology.
abstract: Periodontology, diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of periodontal diseases are discussed in detail. Periodontal surgery, which can enhance the self-cleaning mechanism of the oral cavity, is explained for the direct use in daily practice.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D010517:Periodontics / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*