Laser periodontal treatment

Periodontology is a branch of dental medicine that deals with diseases of the supporting apparatus of the tooth. The tooth is anchored in the bone by connective fibers called the periodontal ligament. The visible part from the outside is called the gingiva (gums) and is also part of the periodontal complex.

The specificity of periodontal tissue lies in the fact that it simultaneously belongs to the sterile system of the organism and to the oral cavity colonized by bacteria. There is a constant battle between bacteria and the body’s defense systems around the teeth. When bacteria manage to cause the destruction of soft tissues and bones around the teeth, a recognizable disease develops – periodontitis.

Gingivitis is an inflammatory change in the gums (gingiva), and if the inflammatory process spreads and affects deeper structures, we are talking about periodontitis.

Statistics show that 30 to 40 percent of people suffer from this disease, which is also one of the most common reasons for tooth loss in adults.

• People diagnosed with gingivitis or periodontitis.
• People who have symptoms such as bleeding gums, bad breath, receding gums, pain or discomfort in the mouth.
• People with a genetic predisposition to gum disease.
• Smokers and people with systemic diseases such as diabetes, or people taking certain medications that can affect gum health.

Diagnostics of periodontal conditions at the Bagatin Polyclinic is performed using a digital probe from the Orange Dental company, which facilitates the assessment of periodontal status and early diagnosis of periodontitis.

The assessment of the periodontal status is automated, fast, accurate, standardized and fully integrated into the ‘software’ and provides patients with a visual representation of the condition in the mouth.

As the assessment of the periodontal status is part of the regular check of the overall oral health of the patient at the dentist’s examination, the pa-on probe facilitates the determination of the status and provides a visualization of the results, which makes it easier for patients to understand the importance of the periodontal status.

It also helps with early detection of periodontitis and minimizing the risk of developing it.

Periodontal therapy takes place in several stages, and on the first visit, the dentist measures the depth of the pockets and removes soft and hard supragingival deposits. The next step is the so-called initial therapy, which is performed under local anesthesia over several visits. Initial therapy includes scaling and polishing of the roots with hand instruments (curettes).

As an addition to the initial therapy and after its completion, we end the therapy by cleaning and disinfecting the deepest pockets with a dental laser.

At the Bagatin Polyclinic, we use the Waterlase iPlus laser from the American manufacturer Biolase, which is intended for all dental tissues – soft and hard, and is the result of a long tradition of production and research.

This is the most modern dental laser with multi-purpose applications.

Antibiotics and oral antiseptics are most often prescribed after periodontal therapy. In the period from one month to the first control and re-measurement of the depth of the pockets, oral hygiene is extremely important.

Depending on the degree of periodontal infection, it is sometimes necessary to repeat scaling and root planing under local anesthesia.

Avoid smoking: Smoking can interfere with the healing process and increase the risk of complications.

Avoid irritating foods and drinks: Acidic, spicy and very sweet foods and drinks can irritate the gums.

Cooperation between dentist and patient and following instructions are extremely important to make the entire therapy process as effective as possible.

In cooperation with banks, Bagatin Polyclinic provides the option of paying in installments, as well as interest-free payments up to a certain number of installments.

You can check more about payment methods and treatment prices in the current price list of the Bagatin Polyclinic:

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