Periodontology

What is Periodontology?
Periodontitis; It is an inflammatory disease characterized by the destruction of teeth and tooth-supporting tissues (periodontalligament, cementum, alveolar bone). Gingivitis has progressed to the alveolar bone (jaw bone). The main cause of periodontitis is bacterial plaque and can be treated mechanically. However, genetic, environmental and systematic factors may also be factors in the development of the disease. Systemic factors include diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, epilepsy, down syndrome, AIDS and blood diseases.


What are the symptoms of periodontal diseases?
The first symptom of periodontal diseases, which are common in society, is bleeding in the gums. The gums are red, swollen and have a shiny surface. Most often, these symptoms are accompanied by bad breath, itching in the gums, a feeling of bleeding, and sensitivity in the teeth.
Periodontal diseases can affect people of all ages, from childhood to old age, with varying degrees of severity. Most of the time, it can progress without any symptoms because the patient does not have any complaints such as pain. When the patient complains, healthy, decay-free teeth are lost due to loss of support tissues.


How to Treat Periodontal Diseases?
The main purpose of periodontal treatment is to keep seemingly hopeless unhealthy teeth in the mouth. Different treatment methods are applied depending on the type and severity of the disease. These; First of all, it can be simply summarized as oral hygiene education, scaling, root planing, regenerative, reconstructive and mucogingival operations. At the same time, providing gum aesthetics for individuals with high smile lines is also within the scope of periodontal treatment. Type and severity of the disease; The patient's habits and cooperation with his physician directly affect the standard of oral hygiene, treatment planning and success.

Periodontal treatment is a dental service that provides definitive results and the highest patient satisfaction when early diagnosis and necessary interventions are made. It should not be forgotten that no restorative treatment can be applied to teeth that are not periodontal healthy.