Treatment of Periodontal Diseases
Non-surgical and surgical management of gum disease, from deep cleaning through to pocket elimination surgery and guided tissue regeneration for advanced cases.
What is it?
Periodontal (gum) disease is a bacterial infection of the tissues that support the teeth — the gums, the ligament and the bone beneath. It starts as gingivitis, where the gums become inflamed and can bleed, and if untreated can progress to periodontitis, where the attachment between tooth and bone breaks down, pockets form, and teeth can loosen or eventually be lost.
What causes it?
The primary cause is a build-up of bacterial plaque along and below the gumline. Risk is increased by smoking, inconsistent oral hygiene, diabetes, hormonal changes, certain medications and a genetic predisposition to gum disease.
Types of treatment
- Non-surgical periodontal therapy
- Deep cleaning below the gumline to remove plaque and calculus and bring inflammation under control.
- Surgical periodontal therapy
- For sites that don’t resolve with non-surgical care, including:
- — Pocket elimination surgery
- Reducing the depth of periodontal pockets so they can be kept clean long-term.
- — Guided tissue regeneration
- Using a barrier membrane to regenerate lost periodontal tissue and support around the tooth.
Case documentation for this treatment is coming soon.
Considering this treatment?
Send a few details — patients and referring dentists both welcome — and Dr Zafar's team will be in touch.