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Periodontics is the study of clinical aspects of the supporting structures of the teeth (i.e the periodontium), which includes the gingiva (gums), alveolar bone (jaw), root cementum, and the periodonal ligament. The word comes from the Greek words peri meaning around and odons meaning tooth. Literally taken, it means study of that which is "around the tooth". A periodontist is a dentist that specialises in treating diseases of the periodontium. Periodontal diseases take on many different forms, but is usually a result of bacterialinfection of the gums. Untreated, it often leads to tooth loss and alveolar bone loss Periodontal treatment starts with the most basic tooth scaling/cleaning procedure which is done for removal of deposits(plaque and tartar) from the tooth surface. Non-Surgical Therapy Scaling and Root Planing: Manually removing the plaque and tarter from the root surfaces of your teeth below the gum line. Antibiotics: Because bacteria cause periodontitis antibiotics may be prescribed as pills or as an Antibiotic fiber. The fibers are used in conjunction with scaling and root planing. They are placed directly into the pockets and are removed within 7-10 days later. Antibacterial mouth rinses may also be recommended to help plaque control. Bite correction: An imbalanced bite may accelerate bone destruction. Your teeth may be adjusted for proper and better function. A Bite-guard (removable retainer fitting over teeth) may be required to protect teeth surfaces and relax tense muscles. Splinting: This technique attaches weak teeth together, combining them into a stronger single unit, making them more stable and offering more comfortable chewing. Surgical Therapy Gingivectomy: This procedure is performed when excess amounts of gum growth around the teeth have occurred. This results in false pocket formation and the inability to keep them clean. Osseous (bone) surgery: This procedure is done to smooth shallow craters and defects in the bone due to mild or moderate bone loss. Guided Tissue Regeneration: This procedure is done in combination with a surgical flap operation where gum growth into a defect is barriered off to allow slower growing bone, cementum and ligament cells to populate a bony defect. Bone Grafts: Tiny fragments of the patient's bone, synthetic bone or bone obtained from a bone bank are used to fill a bony defect around the teeth. These grafts act as a scaffold on or around which patients own bone is conducted or induced to grow. Soft Tissue Graft: In cases of gum recession a graft is usually taken from the palate and transplanted onto the receding area to reinforce the thin gum and to inhibit further gum recession. If the procedure you require is not listed here or if you require further information then please send your existing medical records with doctors diagnosis reports to sales@abilemedicalsolutions.com and we will quickly get back to you as early as possible. To receive an approximate idea of cost and other information regarding Dental Care/Dental Treatments CLICK HERE |