PERIODONTAL DISEASE

Gum care

Periodontal diseases are bacterial (microbial) infections that affect and destroy the tissues that surround and support the teeth (the periodontium). The tissues involved are the gum, the attachment fibers (ligament or desmodont) and the bone that supports the teeth.

Periodontal diseases represent, with dental caries, the main infections of the oral cavity.

The different stages of periodontal disease :

Stage 1: Gingivitis

To maintain healthy teeth, it is essential to also ensure the health of your gums and to remove subgingival tartar deposits.

Stage 2: Early periodontitis

Untreated inflammation can cause lasting damage to your teeth. To prevent this from happening, we put in place appropriate treatments to stop the process and preserve the long-term health of your teeth.

Stage 3: Moderate periodontitis

Periodontal diseases or periodontitis are bacterial infections that manifest themselves by gingival bleeding, gum retractions and bone loss around the tooth that can cause dental mobility.

Stage 4: Advanced periodontitis

Plaque and tartar are the triggers of periodontal disease because they support the bacteria that cause it.

Periodontal diseases can be controlled and stabilized by a treatment consisting of several phases:

The etiological treatment consists of removing plaque and tartar by learning specific oral hygiene techniques, scaling and root planing.

Surgical treatment is only used in the most severe cases and consists of making flaps to have direct access to the lesions and in some cases to fill in these lesions.

Once the disease is stabilized, it is imperative to set up a regular follow-up, a prophylaxis (every 3 to 6 months) to avoid recurrences.

Once the periodontal diseases are controlled and stabilized, we may have to perform a muco-gingival surgery.

The gum can present local or extensive retractions, called gingival recessions. These recessions can lead to dental sensitivities and aesthetic problems.

It is possible to perform gum grafts that will allow the reconstruction of the lost gum totally or partially depending on the extent of the initial lesion. If the lesion cannot be completely regenerated, the graft will prevent it from getting worse and will strengthen the operated area.

The graft will be taken from the palate. Today, surgical techniques have evolved considerably: they are micro-invasive and cause very limited postoperative discomfort.

In addition, for more comfort, a protection of the sampling area will be put in place during the few days following the intervention.