What are the Peri-Implant Diseases?

Peri-implant diseases cause inflammation that affects the hard and soft tissues surrounding dental implants. Just like a natural tooth, dental implants are susceptible to bacteria. The bacteria accumulate beneath the gum line on the base of the dental implant. As time passes, the gum tissue becomes irritated, which leads to the inflammation. If not addressed early on, the tissue becomes damaged, and the bone structure below the dental implant begins deteriorating.

的re are two types of peri-implant diseases, peri-implant mucositis, and peri-implantitis. Peri-implant mucositis is characterized by inflammation around the implant’s soft tissues with no indication of a bone loss. If caught in its early stages, peri-implant mucositis is treatable and can be reversed; however, if left untreated, peri-implantitis will result. Peri-implantitis is characterized by inflammation around the implant’s soft tissues as well as bone deterioration. This condition requires surgical intervention.

Symptoms of Peri-Implant Diseases——就像periodontal disease, the peri-implant disease causes tender or red gingiva around the dental implants, and bleeding gums when brushing/flossing.

What is a Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation (CPE)?

的American Academy of Periodontology recommends that individuals receive a yearly Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation.

During a CPE, a dental professional examines the patients:

• bone structure;
• 牙齿;
• gums;
• plaque buildup; and
• bite.

Also, he or she will want to discuss any risk factors the patient has for gum disease. Once this evaluation is complete, the dental professional will have the information necessary to determine the patient’s periodontal health.

What Periodontal Treatments and Procedures do Periodontists Perform?

Periodontists specialize intreating gum diseaseand replacing missing teeth using dental implants.

Non-Surgical Treatments

Tray Delivery System

创建一个定制的托盘的病人。的tray is used at home as a means to deliver medications prescribed by the dentist. This tray is similar to the trays traditionally used to deliver fluoride treatments.

Root Planing and Scaling

This procedure involves carefully removing plaque and tartar from the deep pockets that have formed around the teeth. During this procedure, bacterial toxins are removed. Following root planing and scaling, some patients will receive additional therapies.

Surgical Procedures

Laser Treatment

Studies reveal that laser treatment for periodontal disease provides similar results to those achieved with scaling and root planing.

Gum Graft Surgery

This procedure is used to develop gum tissue or cover the roots of teeth where an excessive gingival recession is present.

Regenerative Procedures

的se procedures are used to regenerate bone and tissue that has been lost due to periodontal disease.

Dental implants

An artificial tooth root is placed into the jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge.

Dental Crown Lengthening

This procedure is used to address teeth that appear too short, causing an individual to have a ‘gummy’ smile.

Periodontal Pocket Reduction

If an individual has advanced gum disease and his or her periodontal pockets are too deep to address with daily oral hygiene, a periodontal pocket reduction may be necessary.

Due to the association between gum disease and other chronic inflammatory conditions, diagnosing and treating periodontal disease promptly is essential to improving an individual’s overall health.

If you have any question or concern about gum disease or your oral health, contact us to make an appointment withour periodontist.