Periodontosis

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Periodontitis is a more common inflammation of the periodontium, which can lead to tooth loosening and tooth loss. Almost one in two adults suffers from periodontitis. In most cases, this chronic inflammation of the periodontium (tooth root, gums and bones) progresses without pain and unnoticed. There is an association between periodontitis and systemic diseases such as: diabetes.

What is periodontal disease?

formerly called periodontal disease
mostly as a result of untreated gingivitis (gingivitis)
s an inflammation of the periodontium (gums, cementum, attachment fibers and surrounding bone)
second most infectious disease worldwide
usually painless creeping course therefore rarely noticed by the patient and thus therapy started too late
most common cause of tooth loosening and tooth failure
Prematurity, endocarditis risk

What is the cause of periodontal disease?

The main cause is the bacterial plaque and tartar from which bacteria migrate deep into the bone and destroy it irreversibly
inadequate home oral hygiene
poor dental care (protruding crown margins, leaking fillings, ...)
Smoke
Stress
Genetics
Age
General condition
et al

What are the signals of periodontitis?

Bleeding gums when brushing your teeth, eating or spontaneously
Swelling and redness of the gums
Halitosis
Bad taste in the mouth
Exposed tooth necks due to gum recession
Tooth walk or tooth loosening
sometimes pus, pain

Is paradontitis curable?

Periodontitis can be stopped by therapy
The damage caused by therapy (bone loss) can not be reversed (ev.urgically)

How is paradontitis treated?

Elimination of the causes
Special periodontal therapy (mechanical destruction of the biofilm) by the dentist
Regular close checks
Regular professional oral hygiene in the recall system
Oral hygiene instructions for the home
ev.Surgery and bone formation