It is the science that deals with gingival diseases that start with gingival bleeding and cause the tooth to wobble and fall as it progresses, and their surgical and non-surgical treatment.

It is the branch of dentistry that examines the clinical and microscopic structure of the hard and soft tissues surrounding the teeth, diagnoses the diseases affecting these tissues, applies their treatments and ensures the maintenance of the health gained afterwards. Clinical manifestations of gum disease; bleeding of the gums, red, edematous and sensitive gums, gums that can be easily separated from the teeth, loose and displaced teeth, constant bad breath. Sometimes only better oral care and professional scaling may be sufficient for treatment.