Periodontics is the specialty that deals with the supporting structures of teeth; the gingiva (gum), periodontal ligament, alveolar bone, and cementum. In addition, periodontics encompasses preventing and managing diseases of the gingiva and deeper periodontal tissues by conservative or surgical methods. Surgical treatment includes placement of dental implants, cosmetic surgery, surgical preparation of the teeth and their supporting structures for implants, prosthetic and orthodontic treatment, and periodontal regeneration