It is possible to perform a treatment with Dental Implants, when suffering from Periodontitis.
Periodontitis is the chronic inflammation of the gums that causes bone loss. This disease is caused by the accumulation of bacterial plaque over a long period, due to poor oral hygiene and lack of professional care.
Other aspects that can cause this disease are diabetes, uncontrolled thyroid problems and some other systemic diseases, habits like smoking and different medications.
Periodontitis is a serious disease. It is an infection that generates problems in your gum and in the bone that supports the teeth. It can cause tooth loss, and even heart and lung problems, if not controlled in time.
The most common symptoms of periodontitis are:
- Gum swollen and red.
- Tenderness, pain, and bleeding of your gum.
- Bad breath or halitosis.
- Bone loss tooth support.
- Mobility of the teeth.
- Pain when chewing or by clenching your teeth.
- Premature loss of teeth.
- In severe cases it may occur pus.
How can implant treatment be performed when there is periodontitis?
Before starting a treatment with dental implants, you should treat any infectious focus that exists. It is necessary to carry out a hygienic phase, creating a healthy environment in the mouth.
After this periodontal treatment, you will have to analyze the jawbone, to know its dimensions and quality.
When periodontitis is very advanced, the bone may not be suitable for implant placement. If the bone is not in optimal condition, a bone graft should be performed, before inserting the dental implant.
It is important to note that the patient who has suffered from periodontal disease in his teeth may suffer peri-implant disease, because there is the predominant bacteria for this disease. You can learn more about this peri-implant disease here.
For dental implant treatment to be successful, it is important to:
- Maintain adequate oral hygiene.
- Schedule regular dental appointments, for general review and professional hygiene.
- Attend all appointments of control with the implantologist, to prevent any problems with the treatment in time.
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