Periodontics is the branch of science that deals with the tissues surrounding the teeth, inflammatory diseases and their treatment.
What are the symptoms of periodontal disease?
The first symptom of periodontal disease, which is common in society, is bleeding gums. The gums are red, swollen, and shiny. These symptoms are often accompanied by bad breath, itchy gums, a bleeding sensation, and tooth sensitivity.
How Are Periodontal Diseases Treated?
The primary goal of periodontal treatment is to preserve seemingly hopeless, unhealthy teeth. Various treatment methods are applied depending on the type and severity of the disease. These can be summarized as oral hygiene education, scaling, root planing, and regenerative, reconstructive, and mucogingival procedures. Periodontal treatment also includes improving gingival aesthetics for individuals with high smile lines. The type and severity of the disease directly influence the patient's habits and cooperation with their dentist, the standard of oral hygiene, treatment planning, and success. Periodontal treatment is a dental service that, when diagnosed early and appropriate interventions are implemented, provides definitive results and maximizes patient satisfaction. It's important to remember that no restorative treatment can be applied to teeth that are not periodontally healthy
