What is periodontitis? What methods of diagnostics are used in modern medicine and the treatment of periodontitis? Answers you will find in the article.
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What is periodontitis
Periodontology is a section of dentistry engaged in the study, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of gum diseases, such as periodontitis, gingivitis, periodontalosis, etc.
Modern periodontology distinguishes more than 20 diseases of the gums, of which periodontitis and gingivitis are most widely distributed.
In essence, periodontitis is «Launched» Shape gingivita. More precisely
speaking, first the patient develops gingivitis, which
characterized by increased bleeding, swelling and soreness
gums, and then, in the absence of proper treatment, he moves to
Next degree - in periodontitis. Gingivitis is treated, however,
If you lose time, and allow gingivitis to go to periodontitis, then
It is possible to significantly worsen the situation - periodontitis is not fully treated,
Especially if you wait for his exacerbation! And do not try
independently begin the treatment of periodontitis by folk remedies
or antibiotics, it may lead to the fact that periodontitis will become
Figrogressive.
Currently, periodontitis is
one of the most serious diseases of the oral cavity is since
The main cause of the loss of teeth (acute periodontitis). In addition, dangerous
and consequences of periodontitis - reduced immunity, dysbacteriosis, disease
internal organs. Periodontal diseases are found more than 91%
adult population.
Symptoms of periodontitis are
Bleeding gums, deposition of fit-to-date tartar and plaque,
Teeth mobility, pathological separated when pressing
instrument on the edge of the gums. The main feature of this disease
is a deep (up to 10 mm) a sedate pocket.
How to diagnose periodontitis
Treatment of periodontitis
The doctor begins with a patient examination, namely with learning anamnesis
Life and disease. It is very important to find out the presence of chronic
Diseases, bad habits, hereditary factor. When studying
Dental status The doctor draws attention to the state
The eve of the oral cavity (primarily on the attachment
bridles of lips, language, depth and correctness of the formation of the forenswhere),
Tooth condition (presence and absence), hygienic condition
teeth, bite pathology.
Radiological methods
Research (intraperary images, computed tomogram and
orthopantomogram) enable the doctor to judge the degree of defeat
bones around the teeth. Depending on the results obtained
Research is selected by the appropriate methods of treating periodontitis.
