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Periodontics involves the diagnosis, treatment and prevention
of gum disease by a general dentist or a periodontist. A periodontist
is a dentist who has had additional years of specialized training
in periodontics at a post-doctoral educational program and is certified
as such.
Periodontal Disease is a bacterial infection of the gums, bone
and ligaments that support the teeth and anchor them in the jaw.
The bacteria are normal inhabitants of the mouth and form a film
of dental plaque and calculus (tartar) which stick to the teeth.
The bacteria produce poisonous toxins which stimulate the immune
response to fight the infection. If the disease process is not stopped,
the supporting structures of the teeth will continue to be destroyed.
This eventually leads to tooth loss.
Periodontal disease can occur at any age. Over half of all people
over the age of 18 have some form of the disease. After age 35,
over 75% of all people are affected. Unfortunately, the disease
process is usually asymptomatic and painless. The disease can be
easily detected during regular dental
examinations.
The most common type of periodontal disease are gingivitis and
periodontitis.
Gingivitis is infection of the gingiva (gum tissue), and is the
initial stage of the disease process. Gums become red, swollen and
may bleed easily. Underlying bone levels are unaffected.
Periodontitis is classified as being Mild, Moderate or Severe,
depending upon the amount of destruction to the gums, ligaments
and bone that surround teeth. As the disease progresses, gums separate
from the teeth and form gum pockets. These pockets get deeper as
more underlying bone is destroyed. Gum pockets will collect increasing
amounts of bacterial plaque and calculus (tartar) as the disease
process worsens. Teeth will loosen as more bone is lost.
The response of the gums and bone to dental plaque may be modified
by one or more of the following factors: poorly fitting dental restorations,
smoking, crowded teeth, improper bite alignment, clenching or grinding
of teeth, hormonal changes, including pregnancy, menstruation and
menopause, diet, systemic diseases, including blood disorders and
diabetes, medications, including calcium channel blockers and anti-
convulsants.
Warning signs of periodontal disease: bleeding gums, tenderness,
swelling, red color, abscess ( pus oozing from the gums ), foul
odor, loose teeth, pain.
Diagnosis of periodontal disease
Periodontal disease can be easily detected by a general dentist
or periodontist during regular examinations. A periodontist is a
dentist who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment
of gum disease. A periodontal charting should be performed for all
teeth. A periodontal probe, with ruled millimeter markings, is used
to measure the depth of the space between the teeth and gums. Ideally,
normal measurements range between 1 and 3 millimeters. Depths greater
than this may signify the presence of periodontal pockets and associated
gum disease. X-rays
diagnostic should be taken to see if bone damage has occurred
as a result of the disease process.
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