Periodontics
DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTAL TREATMENT
Periodontal diseases are mainly the result of infections and inflammation of the
gums and bone that surround and support the teeth. In its early stage, called gingivitis,
the gums can become swollen and red, and they may bleed. In its more serious form,
called periodontitis, the gums can pull away from the teeth, bone can be lost, and
the teeth may loosen or even fall out. Periodontal disease is mostly seen in adults.
Periodontal disease and tooth decay are the two biggest threats to dental health.
Living with periodontal disease can cause aesthetic complications and bone loss of
a serious nature. Unlike other injuries, periodontal disease does not cause
any pain. It is a silent disease when the gums and bone become inflamed and bleed.
Warning signs
The following are warning signs of periodontal disease:
- Bad breath or bad taste that won’t go away
- Red or swollen gums
- Tender or bleeding gums
- Painful chewing
- Loose teeth
- Sensitive teeth
- Gums that have pulled away from your teeth
- Any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
- Any change in the fit of partial dentures
Non surgical treatment is scaling and curettage
Surgical treatments
1. Flap surgery (pocket reduction surgery). Your periodontist makes tiny incisions
in your gum so that a section of gum tissue can be lifted back, exposing the roots
for more effective scaling and root planning.
2. Soft tissue grafts. ...
3. Bone grafting. ...
4. Guided tissue regeneration. ...
5. Tissue-stimulating proteins.
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