Periodontics (Gum Treatment)

Periodontology or Periodontics is the specialty of dentistry that studies the supporting structure of teeth, diseases and conditions that affect them.

Periodontal diseases take on many different forms but are usually a result of accumulation of the gingiva and teeth, combined with other risk factors which lead to the destruction of the supporting bone around the natural teeth.

Symptoms of periodontitis may include the following:

• Redness or bleeding of gums when brushing teeth
• Gum swelling that recurs
• Halitosis or bad breath, and a persistent metallic taste in the mouth
• Loose teeth in the late stages (this may occur for other reasons as well)

Initial therapy

Removal of plaque is necessary and vital to establish periodontal health.

Re-evaluation

It is necessary for the dental surgeon to perform a re-evaluation 4-6 weeks after the initial scaling and root planning, to determine if the treatment was successful in reducing pocket depths and eliminating inflammation.

Surgery

If non-surgical therapy is found to have been unsuccessful in managing signs of disease activity, periodontal surgery may be needed to stop progressive bone loss and regenerate lost bone where possible.

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