Periodontology

Periodontists; in other terms the plastic surgeons of your smile , treats gum diseases. Periodontists can provide simple surgical solutions which are peformed in the clinic with only local anesthetic. Generally, this minimal invasive surgery does not give any pain when it is being performed and usually patients do not feel pain after the anesthetic has applied to gum.

The following Pedodontic treatments are available in our clinic :

• Scaling-root planning
• Aesthetic&Gingivectomy
• Gingiva recession & Gingival Graft
• Esthetic Periodontal Crown Lengthening Surgery&Bone graft

Gingivitis and Periodontitis

The terms of "periodontal disease" and "gum disease" refers both of gingivitis and periodontitis.

Gingivitis is defined as inflammatory condition of gingiva. Some factors such as smoking, use of certain drugs and hormonal changes due to puberty and pregnancy modifies Gingivitis.

Following gingivitis ; periodontitis is influenced by the individual's immune reaction. It is occured by microbial plaque. Periodontitis destruct the supporting structure of the teeth. So obviously , periodontitis is one of the most significant dental diseases which causes tooth loss and bad breath.

Most of the bad breath cases are caused by an oral problem. Only 10 percent of cases may be related to a chronic postnasal drip.

Diseased gums, broken teeth, cavities , prosthetic devices or accumulated food in hard-to-clean areas and also smoking are among the reasons of mouth odor but the most common rise of mouth odor is dental plaque and food debris which allows the bacterial growth and tooth decay.