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SURGICAL PERIODONTAL TREATMENT
Long-standing gingivitis can turn into periodontal disease. There are a number of types of periodontal disease and they all affect the tissues supporting the teeth. As the disease gets worse the bone anchoring the teeth in the jaw is lost, making the teeth loose. If this is not treated, the teeth may eventually fall out.s
CONSULTATION
Initial consultation, including detailed history, clinical and radiographic examination, photographs, diagnosis, treatment plan and report to dentist and patient with estimate of treatment costs.
NON-SURGICAL PERIODONTAL TREATMENT
Instruction in appropriate oral hygiene techniques and reinforcement at subsequent visits, supra- and subgingival debridement (i.e. cleaning above and below the gum line) under local anaesthesia as required for patient comfort. The adjunctive use of antimicrobials may be indicated in selected cases.
The aim of this initial phase of therapy is to control the infection and arrest progression of the disease. Compliance in terms of optimal self-performed plaque control is essential for a favourable outcome.
REASSESSMENT
Re-examination of the periodontal tissues to assess the outcome of the initial course of therapy and determine appropriate subsequent treatment steps. |
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