1. What is periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease is the infection of soft and hard tissues that support teeth. This is due to the fact that the bacterial adhesive film layer called "plaque" is placed on the teeth and transformed into tartar (tartar). Inflammation in the gum is observed in early periods; bleeding during brushing or using dental floss. This stage is called "gingivitis". Gingivitis can be reversed by the dentist's treatment and good oral hygiene. If gingivitis is not treated, the disease progresses to "periodontitis", which is located under the plaque and gingiva. Inflammation and irritation of the gingiva occurs with inflammatory gingival pockets (increased space between tooth and gum). When periodontitis progresses, the pockets deepen and the bone supporting the teeth is lost. If not treated; this can eventually lead to loss of teeth.
2. How is periodontal disease diagnosed?
The main indications of periodontal disease are:
a. Bleeding in the gums when brushing and / or eating
b. Loose teeth in future periods
c. Visible teeth caused by gum retraction.
If you have regular checkups, if you have seen your dentist say numbers and note them on a dental template, this indicates that you are experiencing pocket measurements. As part of routine check-up, the dentist completes periodontal examination by performing pocket measurement and bleeding control. Hemorrhage for the dentist is a way to define gingivitis and periodontitis, and pocket presence of 4 mm or more.
3. What are some treatments that a dentist can recommend for periodontal disease?
Your general practitioner may treat your periodontal disease or may lead you to a periodontal disease. periodontists; is a dentist who specializes in the care and care of the gums and bones surrounding the teeth and has received extra training for this.
Your dentist or periodontal may recommend non-surgical treatment known as "deep cleansing", called "elimination of deposits on the root surface and clearing of the infected and necrotic root surface" for treatment. If surgery is not effective and the severity of bone loss is high, periodontal surgery may be recommended. This includes surgical opening of the gum tissue to remove diseased tissue underneath tartar, plaque, bacteria, and gum, and subsequent suturing. If periodontal disease is under control; your physician surgically implants bone material between the affected gums and periodontal bone and gingival tissue. This bone material allows the development of new bone and connective tissue.
4. What happens after periodontal disease treatment?
Your dentist or periodontologist will prescribe a treatment plan to prevent the recurrence of periodontal disease. This is known as the "maintenance phase". As part of your deposit, you will frequently visit your dentist and thus prevent the formation of new tartar and plaque which can lead to the formation of a new disease with your dentist or periodontal. Your dentist will also provide home care advice, such as mouth rinse solutions and special toothbrushes, to help you protect your oral health. The deposition phase constitutes the most important part of preventing periodontal disease reoccurrence.
5. Can periodontal disease lead to other health problems besides mouth?
Yes, it is known that the bacteria in the mouth leads to "endocarditis" called cardiopulmonary inflammation and is associated with complicated medical procedures such as organ transplants. The effect on other diseases is uncertain. Studies have shown that there is a relationship between periodontal disease and the following conditions:
• Risk of increased heart attack
• Risk of increased preterm birth and low birth weight
Difficulty in controlling blood glucose levels in diabetic individuals
In the meantime, controlling the periodontal disease is a fact that the teeth protect - which is a good reason to care for gums and teeth.
6. What is the implant?
The dental implant is a small root-shaped retainer made of titanium. A retracted tooth is placed in the jawbone to take its place. The implanted prosthesis placed after the healing of the implant to the bone at the end of the healing process serves as a natural tooth. This new tooth looks like a natural tooth and gives it a natural tooth feel.
7. Is dental implant therapy appropriate for you?
If you have lost your teeth due to injury, decay or breakage, and you do not have severe systemic disease (diabetes, osteoporosis, blood diseases, etc.), then implant treatment is probably for you. However, you need to have enough bones in the jaw areas where the implants will be placed. Your doctor will decide after the clinical and radiological examinations that the implant is the right treatment option for you.