Dental Diseases - Periodontology
What is Dental Calculus Cleaning and Root Surface Straightening? It is the most common and preventive method among the treatments of gum diseases. Decontamination of gums.
What is dental calculus cleaning and root surface straightening?
It is the most common and preventive method among the treatments of gum diseases. Decongestant gum disease. In calculus cleaning, tartar and calculus, also called plaque, are removed. Plaque is a sticky substance and the vast majority is made up of bacteria. With the hardening of the plaque over time, calculus are formed. Plaque and calculus cling to the tooth surface, especially to the root surface located below the gingival border. Since the plaque tends to adhere to the rough surface, the root surfaces need to be smoothed. In this procedure, all calculus are cleaned and irregularities on the root surface are removed.
When is it applied?
In order to remove plaque and calculus that cause gum disease, calculus cleaning and root surface straightening procedures are performed. Features of gingivitis in the early stages of the disease, this treatment is sufficient to control the condition. However, in advanced cases, this procedure may be the first step of treatment.
How is it applied?
Ultrasonic tools and hand tools are used for cleaning dental calculus and smoothing the root surface. Ultrasonic instruments work with air pressure or electricity. There are two components. The first is a relatively non-sharp metal tip. This tip vibrates at a high frequency and removes plaque and calculus from the surface on the tooth. The second component is the washing system with water, which helps the metal tip to cool down while working and remove residues from the tooth. Hand tools have sharp edges, and by leaning these edges against the tooth, the calculus on the tooth surface are removed. These hand tools are called scalers and curettes. They are of various shapes and sizes for different teeth and different surfaces of the same tooth and are not motorized tools. First of all, large plaque and calculus are removed from the crown and root surface of the tooth with ultrasonic tools. Hand tools are used to remove all remaining material and smooth the root surfaces. When the dentist is working under the gingival border, he cannot see plaque or calculus. However, the roughness of the root surface drives it. The early stages of gum disease (gingivitis) or in cases where the mouth is localized in a part of more advanced gum disease (periodontitis localized) tooth and smoothing the root surfaces are usually completed in a single appointment. If the patient has periodontitis, one half of the single jaw is treated in one appointment. Therefore, the treatment is completed in four sessions.
What needs to be done after treatment
There may be hot-cold sensitivity and mild pain for 2-3 days after treatment. For the elimination of pain, painkillers can be used. Antiseptic mouthwashes can be used after dental calculus cleaning and root surface smoothing, especially when there is pain that makes it difficult to maintain oral hygiene. At the same time, you should also continue brushing your teeth and flossing. There may be slight bleeding on the first day after dental calculus cleaning and root surface smoothing.
What is gingivectomy and gingivoplasty
Gingivectomy is the surgical removal of gum tissue. Gingivoplasty, on the other hand, is the shaping of healthy gum tissues around the tooth. These procedures are performed by periodontists who specialize in dental surrounding tissues and gum diseases.
Where is it used?
Gingivectomy is a treatment developed for the treatment of gum disease. Nowadays it is also used for aesthetic arrangements. There are two reasons for the removal of gum tissue. The presence of gingival pockets that form between the tooth and the gums is the first reason. The difficulty of cleaning arises with the accumulation of food residues and bacterial colonies in these areas. If these pockets contain only gingival tissue, they can be removed by gingivectomy. In some cases, there may be a very large number of gums around the tooth. This is a condition that prevents the teeth and gums from being kept clean. It is also a cosmetic problem. In severe cases, it may affect chewing and speech. As with epilepsy medications, some medications can cause excessive gum growth. Sometimes there may be no obvious reason. With the help of gingivoplasty, the reshaped gums have more natural appearance. Deformed or asymmetrical gums due to genetics, disease or trauma can be corrected with this procedure. This procedure can also be performed only for cosmetic reasons. Gingivoplasty is usually performed alone. However, in some cases, it can also be applied after gingivectomy or graft application, which is added to the gum at the gum border.