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IMPORTANCE OF ORAL HYGIENE …
A correct oral hygiene of the periodontal system (teeth and
gums) is what allows the periodontium in all its complexity as
well as the bone or periodontal apparatus (alveolar bone,
periodontal ligament, cementum of the tooth) to perform their
function of supporting the tooth.
A tooth is a natural nail-like structure that is anchored to the
bone rather than being fixed in it. Periodontics, then, studies all
that surrounds and functions as support system to the tooth.
BACTERIA’S FAULT
Periodontal diseases start when one or more elements of the
periodontal apparatus, after having been colonized by
numerous bacteria species, stop(s) performing their support
function, which causes dental mobility.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
PYORRHEA AND GINGIVITIS: pay attention to daily hygiene
Correct daily oral hygiene is essential to preserve our smile from
serious dental and gum-related diseases.
Inadequate or incorrect oral hygiene is at the root of some of the most recurrent
dental and gum-related pathologies. Our enquiries about the consequences of
an improper behavior are directed at Dental Dr. Domenico Monda from Naples
and specialist in Dental Prosthesis, Posturology, Laser Light in the Craniofacial
Region, as well as Professor at the University of Genoa for the Department of Laser
Surgery in Craniofacial Region.
The most recurrent symptoms of gingivitis which, if neglected
can become periodontitis, include: acute gum sensitivity,
bleeding and pain when chewing and, inflammation of the
gingival margins. The presence of these symptoms strongly
indicates the formation of periodontal pockets, which are
areas where bacteria collects. In addition to being responsible
for this illness, bacteria finds an ideal habitat wherever food
residues and lack of oxygen allow it to survive and multiply.
Bacteria that results from plaque, in fact, produces toxins that
initially nick at the seal and, after penetrating deep down and
depositing on the bottom of the gum’s pockets, start
exercising their damaging action.
HOME TREATMENT? IMPOSSIBLE
When gums detach from the root of the tooth and the
plaque’s bacteria is deeply nestled, oral hygiene at home
cannot get rid of it.
As a matter of fact, it has by now become technically impossible to
thoroughly cleanse the gum’s pockets where plaque changes into
tartar, roughening the root surfaces.
When this occurs, it is the periodontologist’s task to have the patient
undergo a cycle of treatments aimed at resolving this illness.
USING LASER TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM
The most modern method in gingivitis and pyorrhoea treatment
consists in using the diode laser in combination with pharmaceutical
and surgical protocols.
The laser, through its laser ray, in fact, destroys all bacteria within its
range. Once tartar and plaque have been removed, the slim laser
probe is introduced deep down until it reaches the bottom of the
gingival pockets already colonized by bacteria where, in addition to
vaporizing all inflamed tissue and thanks to a bio-stimulating effect,
the probe starts a process whereby the bone’s cells begin to
multiply. From the moment inflammation is removed in these
pockets, healthy cells start to reproduce allowing the tooth to
become sturdy and steady again. The laser eliminates the
periodontitis’ aggressive germs and thus lays the bases for healing
the ailing gums. Scientific studies show that laser therapy significantly
improves the healing possibilities when dealing with periodontal
diseases. Thanks to the laser, furthermore, gingival tissue can also be
reshaped so that cleaning with the toothbrush becomes easier.
Totally pain-free, this procedure involves intervening on each
affected tooth with a specific type of laser for two or perhaps three
consecutive times a week.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
CENTRO DENTISTICO MONDA
Dr. Domenico Monda
Book a visit, via phone/fax:
+39 081 64-63-78
or via toll-free number:
+39 800 71-97-97;
or visit Dr. Monda’s web site:
www.studiomonda.it
or, send an email to:
[email protected]