Periodontal disease

WHAT IS

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that slowly attacks the periodontium, that is, the tissue that supports the tooth (gums, bone and root cement). Very often it is painless and when it is diagonalized it can be too late to recover the compromised teeth.
The diagnosis is made by our dentists, through a periodontal probe that is carried out by inserting a millimeter probe between the gum and the tooth. If the depth of this probing is greater than 4 / 5mm we can already speak of periodontal disease. In addition to the survey it is also necessary to carry out dental x-rays that can be done at our Clinics.
Regular check-ups (at least once a year) allow for an early diagonosis of periodontal disease in order to be able to intervene promptly before it leads to tooth loss.

WHICH PATIENTS ARE MOST AT RISK?

THE ACCUMULATION OF PLAQUE / TARTAR

it is the main cause of periodontal disease.

THE SMOKE

it is one of the most important risk factors.

THE HEREDITARY PREDISPOSITION

many people are genetically predisposed to developing periodontal disease.

DRUGS

the intake of some drugs, such as immunosuppressants or antidepressants and other drugs, can interfere with periodontal health.

DIABETES AND OTHER METABOLIC DISEASES

they can favor or worsen the development of periodontal disease. All these risk factors can be limited, if supported by excellent plaque control.

Periodontal disease cannot be cured definitively but, it is possible to slow down the degenerative process.

CONSULT DENTAL GB CLINIC IMMEDIATELY IN CASE OF:

Gums that bleed easily

Red, swollen or sore gums

Gums that suppurate (from which pus leaks)

Bad breath

Teeth with mobility

Displacement of teeth with the creation of spaces (diastemas) between one tooth and another.

THE METHODOLOGY OF CARE
Dental Clinics

1st PHASE : Photographs and X-rays of the patient. Instructions on personal dental hygiene.One or more professional oral hygiene sessions.
2nd PHASE: Root smoothing (procedure that involves removing subgingival tartar in 4 or 6 sessions)
3rd PHASE: Surgery, foreseen in the most important cases, which involves a surgical detachment of the gum, removal of all infected and compromised periodontal tissue and eventual regeneration of the lost bone and periodontium. Finally, suture of the gums and subsequent post-surgery checks.

Periodontal disease

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