SPECIALISTS IN PERIODONTAL MICROSURGERY (GINGIVITIS AND PERIODONTITIS)

Given that the cause of periodontal disease is the build-up of dental plaque between the teeth and the gums, its treatment consists of freeing the area of the plaque that has built-up.

GINGIVITIS

This hardly shows and is reversible when treated correctly. It only affects the soft tissues (gums).

Visible signs: slightly inflamed gums and bleeding on brushing.

How do we treat it? With professional removal of the build-up of dental plaque. This procedure is called subgingival scaling.

PERIODONTITIS

When gingivitis develops into a more severe condition it is known as periodontitis. In this case periodontal surgery is necessary. Only a dental surgeon (preferably a specialist in periodontology) can do this.

How is it treated? The basis of the procedure is always the same: remove the build-up of dental plaque, varying the technique depending on the difficulty to gain access to the area.

LINKS / PERIODONTICS

• PERIODONTICS / MAIN INFO
• PERIODONTICS / GUM GRAFT
• PERIODONTICS / PERIODONTAL MICROSURGERY
• PERIODONTICS / PERIODONTAL BONE REGENERATION
• PERIODONTICS / LENGTHENING SHORT TEETH
• PERIODONTICS / DARK GUMS RESTORATION
• PERIODONTICS / QUESTIONS