Gum Diseases and Treatment (Periodontology)
Gum diseases and their treatment, also known as periodontology treatment, is the main discipline that deals with the tissues surrounding the teeth, inflammatory diseases and their treatment. Periodontitis treatment is an inflammatory disease caused by specific microorganisms in the surrounding tissues that support teeth, resulting in progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone, periodontal pocket formation, gingival recession, or both.
Genetic, environmental and systematic factors play a role in the development of periodontal diseases. Systemic factors include epilepsy, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, Down syndrome, AIDS and blood diseases.
The most common symptom of periodontal disease is bleeding in the gums. In this case, it is observed that the gums are red, shiny and swollen. In addition to these symptoms, bad breath, bleeding in the gums and tooth sensitivity may also accompany.
Today, periodontal diseases that can be observed at all ages affect each individual in different dimensions. Most of the time, it can progress without any symptoms, since no disturbing symptoms such as pain are observed. In this case, in individuals with advanced periodontal disease, healthy tooth loss without decay can be observed due to the destruction of the dental support tissues.
With periodontology treatment, it is aimed to keep unhealthy teeth in the mouth for as long as possible. Different treatment methods are applied according to the type and severity of the periodontal disease. These methods; can be summarized primarily as oral hygiene training, tartar cleaning, root surface straightening, regenerative, reconstructive and mucogingival operations.
In addition, providing gum aesthetics for individuals with high laugh lines is also within the scope of periodontal treatment. The type and severity of the disease; the habits of the patient and his coordination with the physician directly affect the standard of oral hygiene, treatment planning and success.
Periodontology treatment is a form of treatment where the results are definite and patient satisfaction is at the highest rate when the necessary interventions are made with early diagnosis. That’s why regular dental check-up is always important.
Dentagora Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic; In İzmir, it is at your service for your dental treatments with its qualified and İzmir gum disease specialist and expert staff in all branches related to gingival diseases and treatment, also known as Periodontology treatment procedures.
