Aggressive Periodontitis Treatment

Posted by Ebony Fallon on Jul 17, 2019 in Dentistry | 0 comments

Periodontitis result from a prolonged and untreated periodontal condition which is similar to gingivitis. It’s inflammation of the periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone that surrounds the teeth. If left untreated, the damage can result in medical complications such as renal failure, tooth movement, deep jawbone, myocardial infection, stroke, and atherosclerosis. Patients who undergo aggressive periodontitis treatment are subjected to clinical tests, making it easier to narrow down the medical condition..

During early stages, aggressive periodontitis is asymptomatic and it’s mostly characterized by the following symptoms:

Pain when touching the gums
Loosening of the teeth
Bad breath
Swollen gums that bleed easily
Toothache when exposed to temperature changes

Unlike gingivitis which can be eliminated by good oral hygiene, aggressive periodontitis involves frequent visits to the dentist. There are various steps to be done during the aggressive periodontitis treatment, namely:

An open flap debridement is an effective approach where surgical intervention is used in cleaning the deeper pocket areas. The cleaning process is initiated by scraping off the plaque and accumulated calculus on the enamel.
Full mouth disinfection uses scaling to completely eradicate all the accumulated plaque on the teeth. It’s similar to a regular cleaning but goes further below the gumline. The procedure may or may not include bone graft replacement. You should be checked 4-6 weeks after the deep cleaning.
Guided tissue regeneration (GTR) is mostly used in severe cases of periodontitis. It’s more effective than open flap debridement. The gum tissues which are severely depleted by the periodontal disease are compensated by the accelerated regenerative growth of new gingival tissues. GTR also paves way for the implant’s stability. The regenerative process can be made easier by using antibiotics like metronidazole and amoxicillin.
Enamel matrix derivative (EMD) is similar to GTR. The only difference is that EMD has the ability to lessen pocket depth.