Risk is the probability of developing a disease over a given period of time and can vary between individuals. The document discusses risk factors for periodontal disease including smoking status (current smoker, former smoker, nonsmoker), puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. It also covers clinical parameters used to assess periodontal disease like probing depth, clinical attachment level, mobility, and recession. The document summarizes treatments for periodontal defects such as gingival grafts, guided tissue regeneration, subepithelial connective tissue grafts, and osseous surgery techniques including osteoplasty and ostectomy.