A periodontist deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gums and oral cavity diseases.
A periodontist deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gums and oral cavity diseases.
The most common oral issues include inflammation and bleeding of the gums due to diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis, as well as inflammation around implants. Each of these diseases requires a comprehensive treatment approach. The "Dobrobut" medical network uses the following methods to treat oral cavity and gum problems:
- Functional bite diagnostics;
- Conservative treatment methods: removal of dental deposits, scaling, plasmatherapy, and medicinal treatment;
- Surgical methods: open curettage, closed curettage, flap operations;
- Comprehensive periodontitis treatment.
Gum diseases are characterized by the following symptoms:
- Bleeding and inflammation of the gums,
- Pain when pressing,
- Bad breath,
- Tooth mobility of varying degrees, which over time leads to complete tooth loss.
It is important not to delay a visit to the dentist if these symptoms occur, as complications up to complete tooth loss are possible.
Gingivitis is gum inflammation characterized by bleeding and soreness during home hygiene and eating hard foods. Sometimes these symptoms are accompanied by bad breath. It is a reversible condition that can be remedied with timely dental intervention.
Periodontitis is the next stage of gingivitis. Its causes are a combination of local factors (presence of dental deposits) and the body's overall condition, indicating the need for a comprehensive treatment approach. Clinical manifestations include all the same symptoms as gingivitis, with the addition of tooth mobility, pain when biting, and exposure of the root surface. Untimely or absent proper treatment of periodontitis leads to tooth loss, so thorough diagnostics and early detection of the disease increase the chances of a successful prognosis in patient rehabilitation.
Peri-implant mucositis is gum inflammation around an implant. Peri-implantitis is the next stage of peri-implant mucositis, involving inflammation of the gums, implant mobility, and bone loss around the implant.
The incidence of such diseases is relatively low, given modern implantation technologies and techniques. The main cause is deterioration in oral hygiene and general systemic health. Treatment of these diseases involves eliminating the cause of inflammation, followed by polishing the implant surface.
Keep in mind that implant care requires careful personal oral hygiene as well as regular checkups with your dentist.