Periodontics

The branch of dentistry concerned with the morphology and pathology of the pulpo-dentine complex and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompasses the basic clinical sciences including the biology of the normal pulp, and the aetiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries to the pulp and associated periradicular tissues.

The part of surgery that deals with the diagnosis and surgicaland adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of human jaws and associated structures.

The branch of dentistry concerned with the diagnosis, prevention and predominantly non-surgical management of medically-related disorders and conditions affecting the oraland maxillofacial region, in particular oral mucosal diseaseand orofacial pain as well as the oral health care of medically complex patients.

The branch of dentistry that is concerned with the supervision, guidance and correction of the growing and mature dentofacial structures. It includes the diagnosis, prevention, interception and treatment of all forms of malocclusion of the teeth and associated alterations in their surrounding structures.

The branch of dentistry that is concerned with preventive and therapeutic oral health care for children from birth through to adolescence and those with special needs. It includes management of orofacial problems related to medical, behavioural, physical or developmental disabilities.

The branch of dentistry that deals with the restoration and maintenance of oral health, function and appearance by coronal alteration or reconstruction of the natural teeth, or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with substitutes.

The concept of MID dental caries management is to conserve remineralizable and intact tooth tissue to help retain teeth throughout life. Tooth tissue should not be removed unnecessarily.