Periodontology

Periodontology is the branch of dentistry that examines the structure of soft (periodontal ligament, gingival) and hard tissues (bone, cementum) surrounding the teeth, the diseases that occur in these tissues and the treatment of these diseases. Gums form the infrastructure of our mouth and teeth. Healthy gums are rose-pink in color and hug the teeth tightly. If your gums are unhealthy, it means that one day you may lose your teeth, even if your teeth are not decayed.

How Gum Health Deteriorates?
The main reason is poor oral hygiene and the resulting tartar, ie tartar. In addition, some systemic diseases first show symptoms from the gums. For example, such as leukemia.

How is tartar formed?
Food residues combine with the minerals in the saliva to form lime layers around the teeth and gums. These lime layers are initially soft. But they quickly turn into hard sheets. You cannot remove them from your teeth by brushing. However, your dentist can remove it without damaging your teeth with suitable ultrasonic tools designed for tartar cleaning.

Does tartar removal damage teeth?
This is a frequently asked question to dentists. Even in the continuation of this question, 'does the tooth enamel get scratched during cleaning' or 'does it always require once cleaned?' such questions come one after another. No, tartar cleaning does not harm the teeth. In fact, it is the most useful, quickest, most comfortable and cheapest procedure for your mouth. In addition, you can prevent many oral and dental problems by having regular cleaning.

What are the symptoms of gingivitis?

•Gingival bleeding
• Bad breath and bad taste in the mouth,
• Swelling and redness of the gums
• Burning in the gums
• Gingival recessions and sensitivity on exposed root surfaces
• Black areas due to tartar at the margins of the gingiva or between the teeth
• Inflammation between the tooth and gingiva
• Swaying, elongation, opening between teeth
• Desire to tamper with the gums
• They are the main symptoms of gum disease.
• Remember; early diagnosis and treatment is always easier and cheaper.

TREATMENT OF GINGAL INFLAMMATION
The form of treatment varies according to the level of infection. Gum diseases are examined in 3 stages.

Gingivitis
It is treated with dental calculus cleaning done by the dentist.

Moderate Periodontitis
It is treated by curettage - straightening of the root surface by a gum disease specialist.

Advanced Periodontitis
It is treated by FLAP operation performed by a gum disease specialist and by placing artificial bone grafts where necessary. In cases where the bone level becomes irreparable, tooth extraction is inevitable.