November 1, 2008
Periodontitis is a more advanced infection of the gums
Periodontitis is a more advanced infection of the gums. It manifests itself not only by bleeding gums, but also by teeth moving slightly or severely, bad breath and periodontal pockets (deep space between tooth and gum)Periodontitis can be treated by,
* The surfacing and curettage, which is a non-surgical removal and deep cleaning done under local anesthesia. Curettage allows you to remove all tartar located above and below the gum. The surface makes the tooth smooth bacterial debris and sick.
* Periodontics is a sweet to curettage similar act, but requiring a period of disinfection gums through antibiotic cream and / or mouthwash. The gums have undergone antibiotic tartar makes its easier to detect and eliminate. Curettage becomes less invasive.
* The curettage is an open surgical procedure requiring the opening of the gums before the Cruet, then closing it with sutures and bandages. Sometimes a anti-bacterial agent is placed during healing. This procedure is only recommended if periodontitis is very advanced, or if other non-surgical treatments have not cured the disease. An open curettage can be done by a dentist or a specialist gums, the periodontist.
* The bone graft requires the use of bone fragments is the same patient, a donor or synthetic bone to replace bone destroyed by the disease. The Registry serves as a platform for the bone regenerates itself
* The transplant gum strengthens a thin gum. It can also replace the gums if gingival recession (Discalced teeth). Most of the time the grafted tissue is recovered from the gum of the palace. The salaries of transplants can be treated by a dentist or periodontist.
* The guided regeneration is a surgical procedure that helps the bone supporting the teeth to reform. Following the open curettage, a wick is inserted between the gum and bone. This prevents the wick gum to reform in the area where the bones must be found, enabling the bone to heal more slowly to be composed.success rate fortreatment of gums.The successful treatment of periodontitis is influenced by:
* Smoking, which slows healing of the gums.
* Good hygiene at home, including brushing and flossing.
* Cleaning and cleaning at the dentist for three to four months.
* If the spouse also suffers from gum disease, it is advisable to treat also to prevent the transfer of germs.
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