Periodontology

Once known as the “Pyorrhea”, periodontal disease is now one of the most important causes of tooth loss. It consists of a complex of diseases that, in different forms, can affect any age group. The most frequently strikes in ‘aged between 35 and 60 years. The term indicates a periodontal disease that affects the supporting…

The main cause is bacterial plaque. Plaque is the collection of bacteria that naturally harbored in the oral cavity. Not all of the over 300 microbial species present in the mouth cause gum disease, but only some of these species are considered pathogenic. For some bacteria cause the development of periodontitis, it is necessary that…

Periodontal disease, unlike other oral diseases like tooth decay, mouth sores etc.. Are mostly asymptomatic. However, there are characteristic signs of suspicion that the patient must do: the bleeding of the gums during brushing, the unveiling of the tooth necks (recessions), the presence of swelling of the gingival margin, persistent bad breath, tooth hypersensitivity to…

Although research in this area is one of the most active in the biomedical sciences, is still the cornerstone of periodontal therapy is based on mechanical removal of bacterial plaque. The ultimate goal of therapy is to make your mouth healthy and easily maintained through simple hygiene at home. We can identify several phases and…