Periodontal diseases are all those that affect the tissues that support and protect the tooth; among them are the gum, periodontal ligament, the cementum of the root of the tooth, and the bone that supports the tooth. Any alteration of any of these tissues can lead to the loss of […]
Month: September 2021
X-rays are radiation, like light or radio waves, that pass through most objects, including the body. Once it is carefully aimed at the part of the body to be examined, the x-ray machine generates a small amount of radiation that passes through the body, producing an image on photographic film […]