Periodontal disease: What is periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease treatment methods include basic treatment, surgical treatment, restorative treatment and orthodontic treatment to restore oral health. Treatment requires long-term maintenance, patients should regularly visit, maintain good oral hygiene habits. Periodontal disease should be timely medical treatment, comprehensive oral examination and diagnosis. Treatment methods include basic treatment, surgical treatment, restorative treatment and orthodontic treatment to restore oral health. The following are details about periodontal treatment: 1. Basic treatment: plaque control: thorough cleaning of the mouth by brushing, flossing, toothpicks and other tools to remove plaque and dental calculus. Supragingival scaling: Supragingival scaling refers to the use of scaling instruments to remove supragingival calculus, plaque and stains, and polish the tooth surface to delay plaque and calculus redeposition. Subgingival scaling: Subgingival scaling is a relatively fine subgingival scaler to remove calculus and plaque located on the root surface of the periodontal pocket. Root surface leveling: Root surface leveling is to use a subgingival scaler to scrape off the infected cementum on the root surface to form a smooth root surface, which is conducive to the repair and healing of periodontal tissue.2.Surgical treatment: gingivectomy is to surgically remove hypertrophic gingival tissue, or moderate depth periodontal pockets in some parts of the posterior teeth, to reconstruct the physiological shape of the gums and normal gingival sulcus. Gingival plasty: Gingival plasty is based on gingivectomy, the shape of the gums, the position of the gingival margin and the shape of the gingival papilla are modified to restore the physiological shape and function of the gums. Dental restoration: If teeth are missing due to periodontal disease, restorative treatment is needed to restore chewing function and aesthetics. Loose teeth fixation: For loose teeth, it can be fixed by periodontal splints to prevent further loosening of teeth. Crown lengthening: Crown lengthening is a surgical method to trim gums and alveolar bones to normal positions, expose healthy tooth tissue, and then restore them. 4. Orthodontic treatment: aligning dentition: orthodontic treatment can align dentition, improve occlusal relations, and benefit periodontal tissue health. Closing gaps: Orthodontic treatment can close the teeth, reduce food impaction and plaque accumulation, which is beneficial to the health of periodontal tissue. Adjusting occlusion: Orthodontic treatment can adjust the occlusion relationship, reduce the burden on periodontal tissue, and is beneficial to the health of periodontal tissue. In short, the treatment of periodontal disease requires comprehensive consideration of the specific conditions of the patient, including oral hygiene, periodontal pocket depth, tooth loosening, etc. Periodontal disease is a chronic disease that requires long-term treatment and maintenance. Patients need regular follow-up visits, oral check-ups and cleaning, and good oral hygiene practices, such as brushing, flossing and toothpicks, to prevent recurrence of periodontal disease. In addition, for some special groups, such as diabetes patients, smokers, etc., the difficulty of periodontal disease treatment may increase, and more attention needs to be paid to oral hygiene and treatment effects.