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Periodontitis

Periodontitis

Periodontium is the soft tissue that surrounds the root of our tooth. In fact, it is a connective tissue that serves as an attachment of the root of the tooth to the bone tissue of the human jaw. Periodontitis is an inflammation of the periodontium, which can be both acute and chronic, and is caused by infection in the area of the apex of the tooth root.

This disease is quite “harmful”, because it is not always possible to notice it on your own. Quite often, periodontitis is noticeable only with a detailed X-ray diagnosis, while the patient may not even feel any symptoms: pain, discomfort, or any external manifestations of this disease.

Causes of periodontitis:

  • Previous incorrectly performed endodontic treatment of a tooth (missing canals, incompletely sealed canals, canal treatment without using a microscope, etc.)
  • Use of bad materials for filling
  • Advanced dental caries that has not been treated for a long time
  • Incorrect orthopedic treatment (installation of fillings, prosthetic structures, veneers)
  • Depressurization of the crown (poor-quality materials in orthopedic treatment of the tooth, caries has developed under the filling and the filling material has already become unusable)
  • All kinds of allergic reactions
  • Death of the nerve of the tooth as a result of deep caries - the periodontium can react with inflammation in a similar situation
  • Improper nutrition
  • Bad habits
  • Various injuries of the skeletal system
  • Diabetes can also cause periodontal inflammation
  • Reduced immunity of the body

Symptoms of acute periodontitis:

  • Pain when biting
  • There may be some tooth mobility
  • Uncomfortable non-standard sensations of the location of the tooth (as if the tooth is in the gum above the rest or has shifted)
  • Redness of the gums, its swelling
  • Increased body temperature
Symptoms of acute periodontitis:

How to recognize chronic periodontitis?

How to recognize chronic periodontitis?

What is unique is that it is chronic periodontitis in most cases that may not show any symptoms noticeable to a person and can only be seen on a X-ray. Based on this, it is very important to visit a specialist for a follow-up examination and diagnostics so that you won’t miss such moments.

Chronic periodontitis manifests itself as:

  • Formation of a granuloma of a loose texture of a reddish color in the region of the root apex, which gradually destroys the bone
  • Cyst formation (as a result of granuloma development) in the area of the apex of the tooth root
  • Formation of a fistula with purulent formation inside
  • Visible x-ray distance between the root of the tooth and the alveolar bone of the jaw
  • Obscurations visible on x-rays in the region of the root of a non-standard shape with a clear outline of the boundaries
  • May occasionally but rarely experience pain and discomfort that subsides quickly

Thanks to the equipment of the Sa-Nata clinic with a variety of innovative equipment of the latest generation, it is possible to detect such hidden manifestations of asymptomatic inflammations, detect them at an early stage and start treatment in time so as not to bring the situation to its advanced stage

Treatment of periodontitis in the clinic "Sa-Nata"

All work must be carried out using a rubber dam and with the obligatory use of a Carl Zeiss microscope. The use of a microscope allows to qualitatively clean the canals from the previously applied filling mass, helps in the search for additional canal systems and provides a complete overview and control of the work.

An important stage is a dense high-quality obturation - canal filling. Our clinic uses a system of obturation with hot gutta-percha, which allows you to fill all the branches and bends in the canal system.
After obturation of the canals, the next stage is the restoration process with a sealed restoration using durable and reliable materials.

Important is the “X-ray control” - a picture taken BEFORE the start of treatment and AFTER the obturation of the canals. Typically, this is a computed tomography (CT) scan. Also important is the necessary x-ray control 6 months after the treatment of pulpitis. This makes it possible to fully control and assess the state of the bone.

Treatment of periodontitis in the clinic

How to prevent pulpitis? Advice from specialists of the network of clinics "SA-NATA"

  1. High-quality and regular oral hygiene.
  2. Regular visits to the dentist for a follow-up examination and professional hygiene, as well as X-ray diagnostics.
  3. Maintain proper and healthy nutrition (reduce the amount of fast carbohydrates).
  4. Timely treatment of dental caries.
  5. Responsible approach to choosing a dentist.
  6. Try to avoid stressful situations that can adversely affect the psyche.
  7. Do not put yourself at risk of injury.
  8. Get rid of bad habits.

You should not be afraid of this kind of diseases, as they are easily avoided by a responsible attitude to your health. And, of course, don’t forget that prevention is the best treatment.

Thanks to the professional team of qualified specialists of the SA-NATA dental clinic network, their invaluable experience, specific approach to treatment, modern technologies and innovative equipment, all kinds of diseases will not become a problem for you. Trust your health to the real professionals!

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