Periodontology has a rich background of research and efficient use of this wealth of research data needs to be integrated in periodontal practice. Evidence-based periodontology aims to facilitate such an approach, accelerating the introduction of best research into patient care....

Periodontitis is a disease characterized by loss of connective tissue attachment and bone around the teeth in conjunction with the formation of periodontal pockets due to the apical migration of the junctional epithelium. Early diagnosis and treatment of progressive periodontitis is important because of the irreversible nature of this disease....

The regeneration of the periodontium can be distinguished from many other regenerative processes because of the periodontium’s extremely limited endogenous regenerative capability. Additionally, regeneration of the periodontium involves the regeneration of at least three unique tissues and their complex structures....