Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of periodontium commonly caused by the dental biofilm-induced immune response. The inflammation of gingival tissue leads to the formation of periodontal pockets and bone loss. Periodontitis is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in nearly 15% of the world population.
##Treatment## The treatment mainly aims to prevent the inflammatory responses and restore the lost structures. The most common techniques used in treating periodontitis are: Bone grafting Guided tissue regeneration using platelet-rich plasma or platelet-rich fibrin, enamel matrix derivatives, titanium mesh, and collagen. Stem cell-based tissue engineering using bone marrow, dental pulp, or periodontal ligament is also advancing recently in periodontal regeneration treatment.## To keep you updated with the latest developments in the treatment of periodontitis, we bring…
