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Periodontology

Periodontology in Nordhorn

Periodontology

Periodontology in Nordhorn

Periodontitis (Periodontal Disease) – The underestimated widespread disease number 1:

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation of the tooth-supporting tissues caused by bacterial plaque. Initial signs such as reddened or bleeding gums are often ignored – but if left untreated, the disease leads to the recession of gums and jawbone, to tooth loosening and eventually even to the loss of healthy teeth.

But not only your oral health is affected! Periodontitis can significantly impair general health. Bacteria and their toxins enter the body through the bloodstream and promote cardiovascular diseases, rheumatic complaints, poorer diabetes control and even complications during pregnancy.

In Germany, more than 10 million people are affected – but with targeted prevention, early detection and modern periodontitis therapy, the course of the disease can be stopped.

Progression of periodontitis

Grafische Darstellung des Aufbaus eines Zahns mit Zahnkrone, Zahnhals und Zahnwurzel. Sichtbar sind Zahnfleisch, Wurzelelement, Wurzelhaut und Knochen (Alveole) im Querschnitt.
Healthy gums

Healthy gums are pale pink, completely fill the spaces between the teeth and do not bleed when brushing.

Gingivitis (Gum Inflammation)

Inflamed gums are reddened and swollen, bleed easily when brushing, and are caused by plaque and initial tartar is visible. This condition is usually still completely reversible.

Grafische Darstellung einer Zahnfleischentzündung (Gingivitis). Zu sehen sind Plaque, Zahnstein, entzündetes Zahnfleisch und gesundes Zahnfleisch im Querschnitt des Zahns.
Grafische Darstellung einer Parodontitis im mäßig fortgeschrittenen Stadium mit entzündetem Zahnfleisch, Zahnstein und geschädigtem Zahnhalteapparat.
Moderately advanced stage

Gingival pockets form with firmly adhering tartar (calculus); the tissue is permanently inflamed and the tooth-supporting apparatus begins to recede.

Far advanced stage

Deep, infected gingival pockets and significant bone loss lead to tooth loosening; without treatment, pain and tooth loss are imminent.

Grafische Darstellung einer weit fortgeschrittenen Parodontitis mit entzündetem Zahnfleisch, infizierter Zahnfleischtasche, Zahnstein und Knochenrückbildung
Grafische Darstellung der verschiedenen Stadien einer Parodontitis – von gesundem Zahnfleisch über Zahnfleischentzündung bis hin zu schwerer Parodontitis mit Knochenabbau.

With kind permission of ECDI (The European Centers of Dental Implantology) – www.ecdi.de

Periodontitis can also develop without any noticeable symptoms for those affected!

1. Pretreatment – The basis for successful therapy

  • Recording your individual disease status
  • Professional teeth cleaning with polishing of the tooth surfaces
  • Advice on optimal oral hygiene

2. Periodontitis therapy

  • Deep cleaning: Removal of bacteria and plaque below the gum line
  • If necessary, germ analysis & risk test: Individual determination of the disease-causing bacteria in order to precisely tailor the therapy to them and specifically reduce them to a minimum with antibiotics
  • Antibiotic therapy: Only when proven necessary for targeted germ reduction
  • If necessary, surgical therapy: Careful loosening of the gums, cleaning of deep gingival pockets and removal of diseased tissue

3. Individual aftercare (SPT – Supportive Periodontal Therapy)

Since periodontitis is not curable, but can be stopped, we place particular emphasis on regular aftercare appointments with:

  • Control and cleaning of the gingival pockets
  • Removal of new bacterial plaque
  • Support for your oral hygiene routine
Our goal: To preserve your teeth – for as long as possible!

Our maxim:
Tooth preservation before dentures

Periodontitis is the most common cause of tooth loss. Therefore, our focus is on maintaining the health of your tooth-supporting tissues. Once periodontitis – always periodontitis – the disease is irreversible, but with the right treatment we can stop the progress.

Don’t let it get that far! We would be happy to advise you in our practice in Nordhorn in order to keep your teeth healthy in the long term.