Periodontosis

Periodontosis - Periodontitis

What is periodontitis?

A case of periodontitis – in German often called Parodontose – is a chronic inflammation of the tooth retaining apparatus (Parodontium). A periodontal disease is not painful often. But pains can occur when the disease comes to an advanced stadium.

This means: Not the tooth is sick, but the tissue that fixes it into the jaw-bone and supplies it. This is very dangerous for the tooth, because periodontal disease destroys the fibers that connect the tooth to the surrounding bone. If this process isn’t stopped, the tooth loosens and – falls out.

Today’s periodontitis (tooth bed disease) is one of the main causes of people over 40 losing their teeth.

What is the origin of periodontal disease?

Dental plaque (plaque) and bacteria cause periodontal disease. When toxins from the metabolism of the bacteria come into the gums, they would start an inflammation, whose first stage is called gingivitis. It can be successfully treated by a professional dental cleaning.

However, often periodontal disease develops from gingivitis, reaching deeper structures: The connective tissue and bone. As a result, gum pockets develop where food remnants pile up and plaque accumulates. This results in a gradual decline of the bone which can lead to the complete dissolution of the jaw-bone.

Strong smoking, diabetes, changes in the immune system as well as hereditary factors favor periodontitis.

How to recognize gingivitis or periodontitis?

• Frequent gingival bleeding and halitosis.
• The exposition of dental necks, due to a decline of the gums.
• Diseased gums are “more reddened”, often slightly swollen and bleed easily, whereas healthy gums show some pale pink color and fill out the tooth interstices completely.

How to treat periodontal disease?

• A periodontal disease must be treated. After a careful analysis, we work out a program that is tailored to your needs. The treatment includes:
• The regular cleaning of gum pockets and rinsing with an antibacterial solution to prevent the bones from declining.
• A bacteriological examination can be carried out to identify the pathogens precisely and fight them specificly.
• Targeted treatment of deep gingival pockets is possible by medication.
• After all, the successful treatment is possible, but it asks for your continued participation (regular cleaning of all teeth) and tooth spaces, and the regular visits to your practice for professional tooth cleaning.