Periodontists receive specialized training outside of dental school that allows them to be experts in all things relating to the gums and teeth, which likely lies outside of the skill set of the referring dentist.
Dentures aren't bad, but they do have limitations: causing bone loss, uncomfortable and hard to get used to, lack of confidence eating and talking. Dental implants solve these problems by implanting a titanium screw into the jaw, holding a tooth.
Our name may say "Implant Center" but our expertise runs the gamut of periodontal (gum) treatments. We treat people of all ages at our implant center because we treat a variety of conditions.