Chapter 2 | Aging and the Periodontium | Periodontology Lecture One Shot | Dr Hippocratic

Chapter 2 | Aging and the Periodontium | Periodontology Lecture One Shot | Dr Hippocratic Welcome to this comprehensive lecture on **Aging and the Periodontium**. In this video, we break down the critical concepts every dental student and clinician needs to know regarding how aging affects periodontal health, the progression of periodontal diseases, and the response to treatment. The Preffered book is Carranza 🔍 *Key Learning Points:* Understanding the difference between age-related physiological changes (thinning epithelium, decreased keratinization) versus pathological changes. Why age alone is not a determining factor for severe periodontitis (the role of cumulative destruction). How older adults respond to non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy compared to younger patients. 💡 *Who is this for?* This video is perfect for dental students (BDS, DDS, DMD), dental hygiene students, and residents preparing for board exams (INBDE, NBDHE, NBDE) or clinical practice. 👍 *Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL icon for more periodontology and dental lectures!* #Periodontology #AgingAndPeriodontium #DentalStudent #INBDE #dentaleducation