Gum treatment

Each tooth is attached to the bone by an elastic tissue, so called ‘Periodontal Ligament’.
That means our tooth roots are surrounded by the bone.

Gum or gingival tissue will cover the bone, similar to our skin covered on our body.
Once there is a damage to the gum, bone or periodontal tissue, patients will need Periodontal treatment.

Possible factors for Periodontal damage:

• Poor oral hygiene
• Genetic problems
• Effect from certain medical illness
• Traumatic force
• Poor dental filling, crown, veneer, bridge margin
• Root canal infection
• Overloading force from denture clasp
• Malocclusion

Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation is required for proper treatment planning which includes clinical examination and full mouth x-ray examination.

Treatment methods:

• Basic treatment:
• Moderate to severe case: