Periodontal Treatments
Scaling Cleaning and Root Surface Straightening
It is the most common and preventive method among the treatments of gum diseases. In tartar cleaning, tartar and calculus, also called plaque, are removed. Plaque is a sticky substance and is mostly made up of bacteria. As the plaque hardens over time, tartar forms. Plaque and tartar adhere to the tooth surface, especially to the root surface below the gingival margin. Root surfaces must be leveled, as plaque tends to adhere to the rough surface. In this process, all tartar is cleaned and irregularities on the root surface are removed.
Things to Do After Teeth Cleaning
There may be hot-cold sensitivity and mild pain that will disappear two or three days after the treatment. Pain relievers can be used to relieve pain. Antiseptic mouthwashes can be used after scaling and root surface straightening, especially when there is pain that makes oral hygiene difficult. You should also continue to brush and floss your teeth. There may be slight bleeding on the first day after scaling and root surface straightening.
Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty
Gingivectomy is the surgical removal of gum tissue. Gingivoplasty is the shaping of healthy gum tissues around the teeth. These procedures are performed by periodontists who specialize in dental tissues and gingival diseases. Gingivectomy is a treatment developed for the treatment of gum disease. Today, it is also used for aesthetic arrangements.
There are two reasons for the removal of gingival tissue. The first reason is the presence of gingival pockets formed between the tooth and the gums. With the accumulation of food residues and bacterial colonies in these areas, cleaning difficulties arise. If these pockets contain only gingival tissue, they can be removed by gingivectomy. In some cases, there may be too much gum around the tooth. This is a situation that prevents the teeth and gums from being kept clean. It is also a cosmetic problem. In severe cases, it can affect chewing and speech. As with epilepsy drugs, some drugs can cause excessive gingival enlargement. Sometimes there may be no obvious reason.
With the help of gingivoplasty, reshaped gums have a more natural appearance. Distorted or asymmetrical gums due to genetics, disease or trauma can be corrected with this procedure. This procedure can also be done for cosmetic reasons only. Gingivoplasty is usually performed alone. However, in some cases, it can also be applied after gingivectomy or the application of a graft added to the gingival border at the gingival border.
Gingival Flap Surgery
In gingival flap surgery, the gingiva is separated from the teeth and curled temporarily. Thus, the dentist can see the tooth root and dental bone. The purpose of gingival flap surgery is to treat gingival disease (periodontitis). This procedure is recommended for people with moderate or severe gum disease. If the gingival infection cannot be eliminated with a non-surgical method, gingival flap surgery is used. Gum flap surgery can also be performed together with another procedure, bone surgery.