Inflammation of the periodontium

Probably the best known disease of the periodontium is an inflammatory progressive destructive disease called periodontitis. As a rule, periodontitis is caused by a simple inflammation of the gums (gingivitis). If left untreated, periodontitis leads to the destruction of the bone.

In the process, the tooth loosens in the long term and loses its hold in the bone cavity. In the long term it can then be lost. It is also possible that the dental nerve becomes inflamed.

The cause of periodontitis can be a lack of oral hygiene and resulting bacterial plaque. Other risk factors for the development of periodontitis include smoking, stress, diabetes and hormonal changes (e.g. during pregnancy). The symptoms of periodontitis are frequent bleeding of the gums, swollen and receding gums, reddened gums, loosened teeth or strong persistent bad breath. However, the dangerous thing about periodontitis is that often none of these symptoms occur and periodontitis can develop over a long period of time. The aim of a dental treatment in 6 sessions is to stop the inflammation and to ensure the preservation of the tooth.

Bacteria of the oral cavity

In the oral cavity, there are many different types of bacteria, which are either harmless or even useful for humans. Inflammation of the periodontium can occur when the amount of these bacteria increases dramatically due to a lack of oral hygiene. In the long run, tartar forms due to the lack of plaque removal.

The tartar then promotes the growth of plaque towards the root of the tooth. This leads to the formation of a gap between the gums and the tooth root – a gum pocket is formed. This gum pocket is the perfect and protected habitat for bacteria.

Toxins from bacterial metabolism can penetrate the gums and trigger defensive reactions. Furthermore, there are strong and very aggressive bacterial complexes which can lead to a progressive destruction of the periodontium. Due to the lack of removal of plaque, tartar forms in the long run.

As a result, tartar favors the growth of plaque towards the root of the tooth. This leads to the formation of a gap between the gums and the tooth root – a gum pocket is formed. This gum pocket is the perfect and protected habitat for bacteria. Toxins from bacterial metabolism can penetrate the gums and trigger defensive reactions. Furthermore, there are strong and very aggressive bacterial complexes which can lead to a progressive destruction of the periodontium.