Periodontology – laser therapy
For healthy, strong teeth
The term periodontology is not easy to say – you are absolutely right. It is good to know that this important field is all about the periodontal apparatus. This includes the gums, the periodontal ligament, the periodontal fiber apparatus, and the jawbones.
What exactly is periodontitis?
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation of the periodontal apparatus. A large part of the population is affected by it.
What causes it? On the one hand, bacterial deposits that can accumulate due to poor or incorrect oral hygiene. On the other hand, it can be an inflammatory reaction of the body that occurs in around 30% of the population. This chronic inflammation causes lasting damage to the periodontal apparatus and destroys the jawbone, which often results in tooth loss.
Bleeding gums during daily oral care, as well as redness and swelling of the gums, can be the first signs of periodontitis. In that case, it is best to see your dentist immediately. Early detection gives you the best chances of recovery.
Treatment methods –
From conservative to modern (laser therapy)
Healthy gums and healthy bone are the foundation for strong, attractive teeth. Inflammation of the periodontium (periodontitis) is one of the most common causes of tooth loss. Your BAUMSTARK Zahnärzte practice is therefore committed to comprehensive periodontitis therapy to prevent this condition and treat it as effectively as possible.
To keep your teeth healthy despite periodontitis and to prevent tooth loss, we use both conservative and innovative methods of modern periodontitis therapy, depending on the indication. In addition to thorough cleaning of the periodontal pockets, this also includes a microbial analysis to identify the inflammatory germs and target them specifically. In addition, your practice also uses modern, gentle, laser-based periodontitis therapy with the HELBO laser. This is not only low-pain, but also effective: the laser destroys the bacteria responsible and can also be used to remove tartar effectively, helping to prevent reinfection as much as possible. Periodontal surgical procedures are also significantly gentler with a laser than with conventional methods. We will be happy to advise you in detail on your treatment options at your BAUMSTARK Zahnärzte practice.
Risk factors for inflammation
Periodontitis usually develops from the interaction of several risk factors. In addition to bacterial deposits, systemic and individual influences play a decisive role.
External and internal influences are crucial for periodontitis. If the immune system is weakened in the long term, the body cannot prevent inflammation of the periodontal apparatus.
These factors increase the risk of developing the disease:
- Tobacco use
- Diabetes mellitus
- Stress
- Unbalanced diet
- Genetic predisposition
- Taking certain medications
- Pregnancy
Do not take periodontitis lightly!
Untreated diseases of the periodontal apparatus not only cause symptoms in the gums, teeth, and jawbone, but also have a negative impact on diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and rheumatism. They can even lead to premature births.
What we can do for you – therapy for periodontitis
First, we remove hard deposits (tartar and calculus) and the bacterial accumulation known as biofilm. This stops the inflammatory process. Using scientifically proven methods of bone regeneration and individually tailored drug therapies, we can also treat advanced diseases of the periodontal apparatus.
To be able to offer you the best services for maintaining and treating your periodontal apparatus, we regularly undertake further training.
After successful treatment, you should have your periodontal apparatus checked regularly by our dental hygienist. This helps prevent reinfection.
Do you have questions about periodontology?
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Children are extremely rarely affected by periodontitis, whereas adults often suffer from it – it is diagnosed particularly frequently in patients between 40 and 50 years of age. The disease is often only detected late, as the symptoms are subtle and largely painless at first.
As soon as you notice symptoms that indicate a disease. The first warning signs are bleeding gums during daily oral care, as well as redness and swelling of the gums. Do your gums bleed even with slight pressure? This can also be a sign of early periodontitis. In that case, it is best to see your dentist immediately. Early detection gives you the best chances of recovery.
Yes, this is possible in our practice, using dentures, implants, or bridges. However, it is better to prevent tooth loss through appropriate preventive care and treatment of the disease at an early stage.