Periodontics is the comprehensive management of diseases or conditions affecting the gum and supporting tissues. The unit's therapeutic objectives are to control and eliminate disease, maintain health and restore form, function and aesthetics to supporting tissues around teeth or dental implants. Treatment modalities encompass surgical and non-surgical therapy. Scope of practice: Open flap debridement with or without osseous surgery Crown lengthening procedures Soft tissue grafting Root resection Root augmentation Regenerative procedures Aesthetic periodontal surgery Implant and Peri-implant surgery procedures