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Diseases of the periodontium

Periodontology

Periodontology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the periodontium. The most common disease of the periodontium is called periodontitis. Periodontitis (gum disease) is one of the most common diseases in dentistry and affects about 30% of the population.

What happens during periodontitis?

This disease results in largely irreversible changes to the gums and jawbone. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to tooth loss in the long term. Healthy gums are essential for the Preservation of own teeth just as important as the Caries prevention.

What are the triggers for periodontitis?
The triggers of periodontitis can be mainly bacterial plaque. These are mainly caused by insufficient tooth cleaning. In the field of periodontology, however, other factors besides oral hygiene also play an important role.
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Trigger

Factors favoring periodontitis include:

Inadequate oral hygiene can quickly cause bacteria to settle and consolidate unnoticed, especially in interdental spaces. For this reason, it is particularly important, clean them daily with dental floss or interdental brushes.
Periodontitis is often detected much too late by the patient himself. For this reason, regular control of the periodontium and especially the gums by your dentist, your expert for periodontitis, is crucial to detect a disease in time and to intervene.
Genetic predisposition also plays an important role. Especially in young people who suffer from periodontitis, a genetic predisposition can be assumed.
General diseases and the use of certain medications can also promote periodontitis. These include, for example, blood pressure-lowering drugs. If you take medication regularly, you should inform your dentist Berlin during your first consultation.
Elevated blood glucose levels can weaken the immune system of the periodontium and thus promote periodontitis. Diabetics who are well controlled are therefore not at increased risk.
Components of tobacco smoke such as nicotine have a strong influence on the tissue of the periodontium. In addition, the body’s own defenses are weakened. Due to constricted vessels, smoking also leads to a low level of symptomatic bleeding of the gums in the case of periodontal disease. This means that the disease is detected too late and the wound healing process is also delayed. Overall, smokers have an up to 15 times higher risk of developing periodontitis than non-smokers.

Hormonal changes during pregnancy increase the blood supply to the gums and make them more susceptible to bleeding and therefore inflammation of the gums. If serious periodontitis occurs, the unborn child is also affected. Because Periodontitis can lead to miscarriages and premature births. So if you are planning to become pregnant or are already pregnant, an appointment with your dentist is crucial for the health of you and your baby. Our dental health and pregnancy experts from CASA DENTALIS will be happy to advise you on the further procedure.

In order to cope with the physical exertions of prolonged stress, the immune system is shut down. As a result, the body becomes more susceptible to infections and inflammations, such as periodontitis. If you have any questions about the triggers of periodontitis, contact your dentist Berlin from CASA DENTALIS at any time!

How does periodontitis develop?

The main cause of periodontitis can be traced back to bacterial plaque that has formed on the tooth surface due to insufficient dental and oral hygiene. The bacteria located in the plaque promote the Formation of gingival pockets. These cannot be reached with a toothbrush and provide ideal living conditions for bacteria. If these bacteria remain at the gumline or in the gum pockets, gingivitis develops. Inflammation can subside or develop, depending on oral hygiene and treatment at home. If these inflammations develop, the gums and bone subsequently recede. This clinical picture is called periodontitis. Tooth necks become exposed, sensitive and teeth become loose. The further course of the disease leads to tooth loss. Periodontitis thus causes irreversible damage.

What are the symptoms of periodontitis?

For many sufferers, periodontitis is diagnosed relatively late, even though there are already some early signs. Due to the slow and insidious course, periodontitis often remains undetected and is only noticed at an advanced stage.
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Symptoms

Our periodontics dental team generally cites the following signs of incipient gum disease:

Particularly in smokers, characteristic symptoms such as bleeding gums are often absent due to altered vascular structures. Especially for this group of people, a regular appointment with your dentist Berlin is even more important.
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Countermeasures:
Intervene in good time
First signs?

If you notice the first signs of periodontitis, it is advisable to make a consultation appointment promptly at one of our locations in Berlin LichterfeldeWilmersdorf and Steglitz-Zehlendorf. If you notice the first signs of periodontitis, it is advisable to make a consultation appointment promptly at one of our locations in Berlin

Often, targeted countermeasures in the early stages can avoid lengthy periodontitis treatment.

If left untreated, the inflammation can lead to bone recession and, at an advanced stage, to tooth loosening and even to Tooth loss lead.

As is often the case in dentistry, it is not worth waiting.

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How can we treat periodontitis at CASA DENTALIS?

Depending on the stage of the gum disease, the procedure of a professional periodontitis treatment may vary. In general, however, the procedure at CASA DENTALIS consists of three components:

The pretreatment includes a professional teeth cleaning by a prophylaxis expert, instruction in thorough oral hygiene at home, measurement of gum pockets by your dentist in Berlin, and dental X-rays.

The main treatment includes one to two sessions in your dental office, during which the cleaning of the gum pockets and root surfaces takes place. We perform this treatment in one of our dental offices CASA DENTALIS in Berlin under local anesthesia.
The follow-up treatment of periodontitis is crucial for successful long-term treatment, as inflammation can recur. Depending on the severity, you should visit your dentist at CASA DENTALIS every three to six months for a follow-up check-up and professional tooth cleaning.

The goal of periodontal treatment is healthy gums and strong connective tissue for a healthy hold of the teeth. Our dentists are happy to provide you with advice and support for this.

If you are diagnosed with periodontitis, your dentist Berlin can initiate various countermeasures as quickly as possible to prevent further damage. Make an appointment today for your individual consultation at one of our practices in Lichterfelde, Wilmersdorf and Steglitz-Zehlendorf. Take advantage of our free callback service or our Online appointment and book easily and conveniently your desired date. We look forward to seeing you! If periodontology, then CASA DENTALIS.

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Steubenpl. 1, 14050 Berlin
030 – 30 83 00 11

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Drakestraße 23a, 12205 Berlin
030 – 531 41 91 60

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Breisgauerstr. 1-3, 14129 Berlin
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Ringstraße 81, 12203 Berlin
030 – 531 41 91 40

Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
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Sun 9:00 – 14:30 pm

CASA DENTALIS
Lichterfelde West

Drakestraße 23a, 12205 Berlin
030 – 53 14 19 10

Mon-Fri 7:30 am – 9 pm
Sat 8 am – 5 pm
Sun 9 am – 2:30 pm

CASA DENTALIS
Westend

Steubenpl. 1, 14050 Berlin
030 – 30 83 00 11

Mon, Tue, Thu 8 am - 8 pm
Wed, Fri 8 am – 4 pm
Sat 9 am – 2pm

CASA DENTALIS
Kids

Drakestraße 23a, 12205 Berlin
030 – 531 41 91 60

Mon-Fri 7:30 am – 9 pm
Sat 8 am – 5 pm
Sun 9 am – 2:30 pm

CASA DENTALIS
Schlachtensee

Breisgauerstr. 1-3, 14129 Berlin
030 – 80 10 93 30

Mon, Thu 9:30 am – 6 pm
Tue 3 pm – 8 pm
Wed, Fri 8:30 am – 7 pm
Sat 9 am – 2 pm (bi-weekly)

CASA DENTALIS
Zahnklinik

Ringstraße 81, 12203 Berlin
030 – 531 41 91 40

Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 9:00 pm

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