What does the therapy include?

Who is susceptible to periodontal disease?

Some individuals are more susceptible to periodontal disease than others:

Because crooked teeth are harder to keep clean, you may have periodontal disease in only one area of your mouth if you have crooked teeth.

Individuals' mouths contain a variety of microorganisms. This may explain why periodontal disease can rapidly progress in some individuals but not in others.

Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can exacerbate periodontal disease. Both are also connected to oral cancer.

Because medications and drugs can affect your gums, your dentist will inquire about your general health.

Diabetes and other conditions can reduce the resistance of gums and bones to injury.

Changes in hormones can also affect periodontal health. It may matter if you are expectant or taking an oral contraceptive.

Why should I attempt to prevent periodontal disease?

Even if your teeth are healthy and robust, they must be supported by healthy gums and bone. Periodontal disease can result in tooth loss and the resulting difficulties with chewing and speaking.

Scientists have recently discovered a link between periodontal disease and coronary heart disease and stroke, particularly in individuals who are already at risk (due to a poor diet, smoking, or elevated blood pressure).

Why might I require a periodontal surgery?

Through the application of sophisticated techniques and superior materials, the regeneration of hard (bone) and soft (gum) tissues in the mouth is now a possibility. If a patient experienced bone loss or receding canines in the past, there was little that could be done to reverse this condition. Nevertheless, we are now able to regenerate bone and soft tissues using a variety of techniques.

The leading cause of bone loss and gingival recession is periodontal (gum) disease. There are numerous factors that contribute to periodontal disease, including stress, genetics, pregnancy, puberty, medications, diabetes, teeth clenching or grinding, and inadequate nutrition. Individual areas of abrasion caused by excessive toothbrushing can also result in gingival recession.

What are the signs and symptoms?

Below is a list of common symptoms of receding molars and bone loss.

You may observe that the teeth appear lengthier or that the gum appears to be receding from the teeth.

You may observe a yellow edge where the tooth joins the gum (the exposed tooth structure known as Dentine).

You may suffer from gumline sensitivity

You may observe deep regions of gum developing between your teeth.

You may notice or feel developing gaps between your teeth.

You may observe a change in the manner in which your teeth bite together.

You may have mobile teeth.

Your gums may be enlarged, tender, and prone to bleeding.

You may experience poor breath or observe pus on the gums.

The ultimate goal is always a conservative and non-invasive approach via preventative hygiene, root planing, and routine dental examinations; however, there are times when diseased tissue cannot be repaired in this manner. It is now possible to treat irreversible damage caused by periodontal disease or toothbrush abrasion using cutting-edge techniques and superior materials.

Is there pain or discomfort associated with dental implant surgery?

These consist of:

Soft tissue transplants

Crown elongation techniques

Regenerative methods

Pocket reduction (flap) operations

What are transplants of soft tissue?

Receding gums can lengthen the appearance of teeth and expose the tooth's origin, which should be covered by the gum. This can also result in temperature sensitivity when consuming or drinking.

Several factors, such as an aggressive tooth-brushing technique or periodontal disease, can cause gum recession. The dentist will attempt to identify the cause of this issue and offer advice on how to prevent further gingival recession.

After identifying and controlling these factors, your dentist may recommend a Soft Tissue Graft on the affected areas to reduce sensitivity and enhance your smile.

This procedure seeks to repair the receding area in order to prevent additional bone loss and receding, as well as to improve its aesthetics. The soft tissue graft procedure entails taking a piece of gum tissue from the palate or another location and using it to cover the exposed tooth root caused by recession.

What are procedures for crown lengthening?

Crown elongation is a common procedure used to improve your smile line. Even if the teeth are the proper length, excessive gum tissue extending down the tooth can make them appear shorter, resulting in a 'gummy' smile.

Crown lengthening entails reshaping the hard and soft tissues surrounding the teeth to expose more dental structure and enhance the aesthetics of the smile.

Your dentist may also recommend crown elongation as a prerequisite for restorative work. Your tooth may be fractured below the gumline, have degeneration below the gumline, or lack sufficient tooth structure to support a bridge or crown. In these instances, crown lengthening may be recommended to expose more tooth structure, allowing the dentist to remove any caries and provide a foundation for the new restoration.

What are regeneration techniques?

Periodontal disease destroys the supporting bone and periodontal tissue surrounding the teeth. When bone is lost as a result of periodontal disease, the teeth may become mobile because their roots are anchored in the jawbone. If no corrective action is taken, eventually the teeth will be lost.

It is now possible, thanks to advances in science and technology, to regenerate some of the missing bone and soft tissue, reversing the damage and reducing the need to extract loose teeth.

There are a variety of techniques available to regenerate lost tissue, and your dentist will advise you on the most appropriate one.

The purpose of regeneration procedures is to eliminate the disease and reconstruct the natural tooth attachment necessary to sustain teeth in the jaw bone.

By folding the gum back, removing disease-causing bacteria, and applying a protein that stimulates the regrowth of the natural dental attachment tissues, bone and soft tissue are regenerated.

When supported by routine preventative hygiene appointments and examinations, regeneration procedures are highly effective.

What exactly are pocket reduction techniques?

Healthy gums should fit closely around the teeth's necks. The bacteria that cause periodontal disease degenerate the supporting tissues of the teeth, including the gums and bone, resulting in the formation of 'pockets' around the teeth. These pockets provide areas for disease-causing bacteria to develop and multiply, resulting in further damage to the supporting tissues, larger pockets, bone loss, and eventual extraction of the affected teeth.

The dentist and hygienist routinely measure the extent of gum pockets. The dentist may recommend a pocket-reduction procedure if the extent of your gum pockets makes it impossible to maintain your daily oral hygiene routine.

Procedures for reducing pocket depth involve folding back the gingival tissue and removing the disease-causing bacteria that has accumulated there. In addition, it may be necessary to smooth the surface of the bone if damage has caused the bone's texture to become irregular, providing a haven for harmful bacteria to proliferate and cause further damage to the surrounding tissues.

To prevent a recurrence of pocketing caused by periodontal disease, a rigorous oral hygiene home-maintenance programme and regular professional dental cleanings must accompany the dentist's removal of this bacteria.