Periodontology
Periodontology is the name given to a branch of dentistry that examines the health and disease conditions of the teeth and tissues around the teeth, aims to diagnose and treat the diseases observed in these tissues and to protect the health obtained after treatment.
Periodontology
Things to know about periodontology
Diseases of the gums range from simple gingivitis (gingivitis) to severe infections (periodontitis) in which the jaw bones melt and teeth are lost by shaking. With diseases, the gums swell, redden, bleed and recede; tooth length increases; bad breath occurs; teeth shift, open up and are eventually lost. Gingival bleeding, which is one of the most important symptoms of gum disease and can be easily recognized by the patient, occurs while brushing teeth, eating hard foods, and sometimes spontaneously.
What is periodontology?
These diseases are usually chronic. Although the disease is present, it may go unnoticed for some time because there is usually no pain. If the gums are bleeding and enlarged, if there are calculus, if the gums are sometimes receding and the teeth are elongated, if some teeth are displaced and spaced apart, if the teeth are shaking, if there is a bad taste and bad odor in the mouth, you should definitely visit a gum disease specialist.
What are periodontology treatment methods?
The aim of periodontal treatment is to keep unhealthy teeth in the mouth, which seems hopeless. Different treatment methods are applied depending on the type and severity of the disease. These are primarily oral hygiene education, scaling, root surface smoothing, regenerative, reconstructive and mucogingival operations. At the same time, providing gingival aesthetics for individuals with a high smile line is also within the scope of periodontal treatment. The type and severity of the disease, the patient’s habits and cooperation with the physician, the standard of oral hygiene directly affect treatment planning and success. Consult our experts for detailed information.