Periodontology (gum treatment)
The health of the oral cavity depends not only on the condition of the teeth, but also on the condition of periodontal tissues (gums and tissues surrounding the teeth).
One of the very serious diseases encountered in dental practice is periodontitis. Symptoms of the disease are bleeding gums, bad breath, tooth mobility. With the development of the disease, periodontal tissues surrounding the tooth are destroyed. The tooth acquires mobility by losing its bone support in the jaw.
The earlier you contact a professional dentist-periodontist, the more likely it is that you will be able to avoid any negative consequences of the development of the disease, in particular tooth loss. In addition, the microflora of tartar, in addition to the oral cavity, can be found in the composition of atherosclerotic plaque in heart attack and stroke. Remember that the circulatory system in the body is unified. Infection of the dental pocket spreads throughout the body.
Therapeutic, conservative methods of treatment of periodontal tissue diseases include:
Elimination of everything that can irritate the periodontal and lead to inflammation. These are, first of all, dental deposits, as well as overhanging edges of fillings, low-quality crowns
Selective grinding of teeth
Closed curettage
Applying a medical bandage
Surgical treatment includes open curettage of periodontal pockets and flap surgery of the gum. These activities are carried out with mandatory anesthesia and there is absolutely no need to be afraid of them.
You can get modern and professional treatment of gum diseases in our clinic.
There is an opinion that periodontitis is not treated, partly this is so, because complete restoration of bone tissue is impossible. The diagnosis is certainly not a verdict, modern techniques allow you to keep the disease under control, if not restore, then suspend the destruction of bone tissue. Clinically, this reduces the mobility of teeth to one degree or another. Modern treatment of periodontitis includes professional hygiene, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory therapy, but surgical methods of treatment are the most effective: flap operations, closed or open curettage operations.
Most importantly, patients with a diagnosis of periodontitis need regular follow–up by a periodontist.
No, everything is done under anesthesia. You will not feel any pain.
There will be slight pain sensations that will pass after taking an anesthetic. The pain will go away within 2-3 days.
This is an operation aimed at cleansing the dental pockets from granulation tissues (inflammatory). There is an open and closed curettage. When the curettage is open, small incisions are made to visualize the pocket and, as a result, a better cleaning.No incisions are made when closed.
With a chronic course, once every six months will be enough, while it is necessary to regularly visit a dental hygienist.
There are certain limitations after surgery. It depends on the type of manipulation With open curettage using the drug Emdogein, it is impossible to brush teeth in this area for 3 weeks. You come to the doctor for examinations, and he cleans everything for you himself
In two hours. It is advisable to take liquid food for the first day.
This is the exposure of the root part of the tooth, in which aesthetics is violated and the sensitivity of the tooth appears.
Usually periodontitis is asymptomatic. Frequent signs are bleeding gums, unpleasant odor, exposure of the roots of teeth. If periodontitis is severe, then the mobility of the teeth.
If the patient applied at an early stage, when the depth of the pockets is no more than 3-4 mm, then periodontitis can be restored with a more severe course of the disease, we can achieve remission of the disease. But at the same time, dynamic monitoring and regular supportive therapy are mandatory. In this case, periodontitis will not progress.