Periodontology (Gum Diseases and Surgery)
Periodontology is a field of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and protection of the health and diseases of the gums and tissues around the teeth (bone, periodontal fibers, gingiva, etc.). Periodontal diseases can cause inflammation of the gums, bone erosion and tooth loss. These can be treated with regular dental check-ups, tooth brushing and flossing, oral hygiene and surgical treatment when necessary. Periodontology is an important part of dentistry and helps you to protect your teeth for a long time and live in a healthy mouth.
It is important to diagnose a problem in the teeth and gums early so that it does not cause a bigger problem in the future. A gum disease specialist is a person who diagnoses and treats diseases in the gums and surrounding tissues.
Bacteria are the main cause of inflammation and diseases in the gums. In cases where oral hygiene is not provided, gum diseases occur. Apart from these, gum diseases occur due to not cleaning the teeth regularly and adequately, consumption of alcohol and tobacco products, drugs and diet.
Periodontological diseases can be stopped when diagnosed on time, but care after treatment and care of the patient is required to prevent recurrence of the problem.v
How Is Gum Diseases Treated?
Depending on the treatment method to be applied to the gums, the procedures can be performed under local anesthesia.
First of all, the person who visits the doctor with the complaint of gum disease is examined for the diagnosis of the disease.
The size of the inflamed blisters in the mouth is taken with the help of special instruments. With the measurements obtained here, the disease and the appropriate treatment method can be determined.
Dental calculus and other unwanted substances accumulated around the teeth and gums are cleaned with the help of special devices.
Among many treatments such as soft tissue graft, curettage, pocket reduction, the appropriate one for the patient’s condition is selected and applied.
The treatment process can be supported by the use of medication after surgery. After this process, information is given on the points that need attention.
In order for the treatment to be successful, warnings such as not using tobacco products and paying attention to oral hygiene should be taken into account.
It is necessary to go to the control session at intervals determined after the treatment. The specialist observes the success of the treatment and whether there are any problems.
How Is Gum Diseases Diagnosed?
- Bleeding of the gums
- Discoloration of the gums
- Gum Recession
- Half odor
- The formation of an abscess or swelling in the gums
- Gum tenderness