Periodontology

SPECIALIST PERIODONTIST AND PERIODONTAL SERVICES

Periodontology provides specialist treatment for patients requiring the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the periodontium or gums. These diseases are often inflammatory in nature or can be defects such as receding gums. We treat patients with optimal care and attention using clinical techniques that are evidence-based and in accordance with current national guidelines.

Periodontitis (also known as Pyorrhoea) is common disease treated by Periodontists. It affects more than half of the Indian population. If left unchecked periodontitis can progress and if left untreated can lead to loss of supporting bone around the teeth, loosening of teeth and ultimately their loss.

The symptoms of periodontitis (“gum disease”) include swollen, red or even bleeding gums, halitosis (bad breath), receding gums, loose teeth and gaps caused by the physical structures of the gums breaking down. Unfortunately, some of these symptoms actually occur painlessly which is why so many patients allow the disease to progress without investigation or treatment.

Stages of Gum Disease

Scientific evidence has linked severe periodontitis to an increased risk of stroke, heart attacks, atherosclerosis and impaired mental capacity in the elderly. It is therefore important to consider the wider impacts of periodontitis on patients’ general health and effects on their quality of life. It is essential that patients showing symptoms, are assessed and appropriately referred to a Specialist Periodontist as soon as possible.

How is periodontal disease/periodontitis treated?

Treatment generally depends on the type of periodontal disease and how far the condition has progressed. Treatment is broadly divided into non-surgical treatment and surgical treatment.

What is non-surgical periodontal treatment?

Often, the early stages of periodontal disease are best treated with non-surgical treatment. One of first steps usually involves thorough oral hygiene instructions to enable you to take care of your teeth and gums effectively to give any treatment provided the best chance of success. The teeth will require scaling to remove plaque and tartar both above and beneath the gum line.

In periodontitis, more detailed procedure called Roots Surface Debridement is required to clean away tartar on root surfaces in deep areas below the gum line, under local anaesthetic. This allows the gum, which has come away from the tooth due to the disease process, to heal and reattach to the tooth. Following treatment you will be reviewed 6 to 8 weeks later (depending on your case) to assess your response to treatment and discuss any further treatment needs if necessary.

When is surgical periodontal treatment required?

Severe cases of periodontal disease may require additional surgical treatment after non-surgical treatment phase. Non-surgical treatment is often important prior to surgical treatment to help improve the quality of the gum tissue and limit surgical treatment only to where it is required.

We also offer the following periodontal treatments:

• Crown lengthening
• Periodontal plastic surgery (including connective tissue and free gingival/gum grafts)
• Gingival (gum) recontouring/gingivectomy
• Frenectomy
• Periodontal regeneration
• Bone grafting
• Ridge augmentation

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