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Periodontal surgery: effective therapy for severe periodontitis

Treating periodontitis successfully (© apops – Fotolia) The gums swell, turn red and bleed: Around 80 percent of Germans have periodontitis. Sometimes without realizing it. But this inconspicuous illness, which does not cause pain, can have serious consequences. How can modern periodontal therapy remedy this disease??

Periodontal disease, a danger to the whole body

The toothbrush only reaches two thirds of the oral cavity. For example, interdental spaces or molars are difficult to access: especially here germs accumulate, whose metabolic products attack teeth and gums over time. This leads to inflammation and gum or bone breakdown – all defense measures of the body. If the bacteria still get into the bloodstream, they increase the risk of stroke, heart attack and diabetes.

Christina Cherry

Periodontal treatment (periodontology): process, costs, painless

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periodontal disease treatment
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Periodontitis (dentistically correct: periodontitis) is a real widespread disease, which affects about 80 percent of people over 40 in their lifetime in this country. It is initially a painless and basically easy to get hold of bacterial inflammation, but it can have far-reaching consequences if left untreated. The most important thing is regular check-ups at the dentist: he recognizes periodontitis early on and can start treatment immediately.

Only when periodontitis progresses will there be a comprehensive one periodontal Therapy necessary. It focuses on two things: On the one hand, it has the unconditional goal of stopping the progressive inflammation; on the other hand, it is an important measure for the long-term preservation of the tissue that supports the teeth.

Christina Cherry