About periodontal disease
Periodontal disease not only destroys periodontal tissues such as gums and alveolar bone, but can also lead to tooth loss.
Periodontal disease is the number one cause of tooth loss
According to the results of a nationwide survey on the causes of tooth extraction conducted in 2018, 37.1% of tooth extractions were caused by periodontal disease.It accounts for 29.2% of tooth decay and is the number one cause of tooth loss.Has become1).
For this reason, it is advisable to start treatment as early as possible to prevent periodontal disease from becoming severe.
Recommended for those with the following symptoms
Treatment for periodontal disease
Treatment methods for periodontal disease vary depending on the stage of progression. However, basic periodontal treatment is suitable for all patients.
Basic periodontal treatment
Basic periodontal treatment is the first step to improve the inflammation of the periodontal tissues. It involves removing plaque and tartar, which are habitats for periodontal bacteria, using various methods.
PMTC (Professional Mechanical Tooth Cleaning)
PMTC is translated into Japanese as "mechanical teeth cleaning by professionals," which basically means "tooth cleaning performed at a dental clinic." It removes biofilms (coatings) and stains (coloration) that cannot be removed by regular brushing.
SRP (Scaling and Root Planing)
SRP is a procedure to remove tartar that has formed on the tooth surface. Using a special tool called a scaler, tartar is carefully removed from each tooth. Scaling and root planning is a procedure to remove tartar that has built up on the tooth surface, leaving the tooth surface and root surface harmless.
Brushing Instructions
We provide brushing instruction so that patients can practice proper oral care. Keeping your teeth plaque-free every day is the most important part of treating periodontal disease.
Periodontal surgery
Periodontal surgery is a procedure performed for severe periodontal disease. It is performed when deep periodontal pockets remain after basic periodontal treatment or when the progression of periodontal disease has not stopped.
Periodontal tissue regeneration therapy
Periodontal tissue regeneration therapy is a treatment to regenerate tissue destroyed by periodontal disease. Bone grafts and special drugs are implanted into the alveolar bone that has been absorbed to regenerate tissue.
There are other treatments like this
cleaning
For those with early stage periodontal disease or those who are worried about periodontal disease
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For those who want early detection and treatment of periodontal disease and more reliable prevention
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