What is Periodontology ?

Periodontology is the specialty of dentistry that studies behind structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them.

What is Periodontists ?

A periodontist is a dentist who specialises in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment of periodontal disease, and is in the position to do dental implants. Periodontists are also experts in the treatment of oral inflammation.

What is Periodontium ?

The periodontium is the specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones.

Symptoms of Periodontal diseases-

• Red/tender/swollen gums.
• Gums that bleed when you brush or floss your teeth.
• Lums that have pulled away from the teeth.
• Loose teeth.
• Pus between teeth and gums.
• Pain when chewing.

Is it possible to cure periodontal disease ?

There is no cure for serious gum or periodontal disease, known as periodontitis, but it can be prevented and controlled by:
• Good oral hygiene habits such as proper brushing especially between the teeth.
• Taking proper nutrition and eating a balanced diet.
• By not smoking
• Regular dental visits for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Periodontal treatment-

When gingivitis is not treated, it can move forward to “periodontitis”. In periodontitis, gums pull away from the teeth and form spaces that become infected. The body immune system fights the bacteria as the plate spreads and grows below the gum line.

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What is a tooth / dental implant ?

A tooth implant is basically a tooth root that supports one or more artificial teeth. In this treatment, the tooth root is surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath the gum line where the replacement teeth is mount into that area. Tooth implants also benefit the general oral health as they do not have to be anchored to the other teeth. For implants to be done, healthy gums and adequate bones are must. Bones which are thin or soft are unable to support the implants and a bone graft may be required. A bone graft fixes the bones that are damaged from trauma or problem joints. It is also useful for growing bone around an implanted device. If properly maintained, a tooth implant can last for many years and possibly of your whole life time.

Benefits of having tooth implant:-

• It helps in proper pronunciation of words.
• Makes chewing of food easier.
• A good alternative to removable dentures or fixed bridges.
• No adjacent teeth need to be prepared or ground down for the replacement of new teeth.
• It restores the lost teeth so that they look, feel, fit and function like natural teeth.
• It also preserves jaw bones.

Am I suitable for tooth implant ?

A tooth implant is the right choice for anyone missing one, multiple, or even all the teeth due to any injury, defect, disease or decay. It can be performed on a person of any age. However, the person’s jaw must have been fully developed at the time of treatment.

It is also advisable that you mention the below thing(s) (if any) during your consultation with the dentist:

Smoking and/or Alcohol habit.
Any medical conditions.
Any existing medical prescription that you are following or about to follow.