Periodontology Catania

Periodontology in Catania

Periodontal health goes beyond the smile

Taking care of your gums means taking care of the foundation of your smile.

Periodontitis is a disease that can progressively damage the tissues that support the teeth, often without showing obvious symptoms in the early stages. Bleeding gums, teeth that appear longer, or teeth that begin to shift are therefore not just minor annoyances—they are warning signs that deserve attention.

Our philosophy is based on a specific goal: to do everything possible to preserve natural teeth. That is why our approach goes beyond simply treating inflammation; it begins with an accurate diagnosis and also takes into account risk factors, lifestyle habits, and the patient’s overall health.

The periodontology team, led by Dr. Rosario Caschetto, guides each patient from diagnosis through treatment and into long-term maintenance, with the goal of restoring stability, health, and the freedom to continue smiling with their own teeth.

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For more than 10 years, Dr. Gallone Dental Center has been a landmark for Periodontology in Catania, Italy.

PERIODONTOLOGY DENTAL OFFICE IN CATANIA

BLEEDING GUMS?
Why gum bleeding is a red flag.

Often upon diagnosis of periodontitis, the patient is surprised because he or she has never been properly informed about this condition.

Symptoms are very frequent as this condition affects 60% of the population:

Bleeding gums
Bad breath
Swollen and sore gums
Mobile teeth starting to move, leaving spaces that were not there before
Dental sensitivity to cold
“Elongated tooth” caused by gum recession

It is often called pyorrhea or expulsive gingivitis, while the correct term is chronic periodontitis.

Periodontitis can be cured!

It is not true that periodontitis is incurable and that teeth affected by the disease are destined to fall out.

PERIODIC CHECKS

An individualized maintenance protocol based on your periodontal risk index is critical to the prevention of any disorder.

WITHOUT SURGERY

With new minimally invasive periodontal therapy techniques you can keep your teeth healthy in your mouth for decades.

BEWARE OF SYMPTOMS

Gums MUST NOT bleed; this is the main alarm bell that indicates gum disease.

CURE PERIODONTITIS AND
SAVE YOUR SMILE

Taking preventive action will allow you to save teeth affected by the disease

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES
OF PERIODONTITIS

Bacterial plaque

Plaque is a layer of bacteria that continuously forms on the teeth, when not removed properly with daily cleaning and periodic professional oral hygiene sessions, it hardens to form tartar. The continued persistence of bacteria causes the gums to become inflamed due to the production of toxins.

Cigarette smoking

Cigarette smoking reduces the blood supply to gum tissues and reduces the effectiveness of the immune system in fighting bacteria. This predisposes to an increased risk of contracting disease and severe forms of periodontitis, and also reduces the success of treatment.

Genetic factors

There is a genetic predisposition to the development of periodontitis: often, even with good oral hygiene, severe forms of periodontitis can develop, especially when an immediate family member is also affected. There are some genetic tests that can help assess individual predisposition.

Systemic diseases

Diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, lowered immune defenses, and autoimmune diseases can increase the risk and severity of periodontitis.

Nutrition low in nutrients

Nutrition also plays an important role in preventing periodontitis; a diet low in important nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin D and an excess of sugar can more easily predispose to the development of frequent gingivitis, loss of bone support and the growth of pathogenic bacteria.

Nonsurgical periodontal therapy

NON-surgical treatment of periodontitis

Cleaning of supragingival bacteria and tartar

Removal of bacteria and supragingival tartar is the first stage of periodontal treatment; surface plaque is removed to reduce inflammation of the gums and create optimal conditions for the next stages of treatment.

Advanced subgingival instrumentation

Advanced subgingival instrumentation, involves the removal of tartar and bacterial toxins deposited deep in the periodontal pocket, below the gingiva. Ultrasonic minimally invasive instruments, powders and specific disinfectants are used in this stage to reduce and eliminate deep inflammation.

Home oral hygiene instruction and motivation

Nutrition also plays an important role in preventing Patients are provided with individualized education on daily oral hygiene. It is crucial to motivate them to constant care, correction of poor habits and a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of periodontal disease progression.

What if non-surgical treatment
is not enough?

Surgical periodontal therapy

Surgical treatment of periodontitis

In these cases, there are three minimally invasive surgical therapies

Conservative surgical therapy

Allows cleansing of pockets after creating surgical access. Provides for a few stitches at the end of surgery.

Osteoresective surgical therapy

Allows correction of bone defects created by periodontitis. Eliminates the pocket by acting on the bone that holds the teeth and gums. May have as side effects increased sensitivity and increased spaces between teeth.

Regenerative surgical therapy

In cases of very severe bone defects, biomedical engineering allows us to reduce and eliminate pockets by regenerating part of the bone share that periodontitis has caused to resorb.

OUR RESULTS
IN TREATING PERIODONTITIS

After years I finally decide to go to the dentist, and fortunately I stumble upon Dr. Gallone's office. I found in Rosario (holy hands) and in the entire office team (the girls at the front desk, the assistants...) an example of professionalism and friendliness, all seasoned with an almost family-like atmosphere.

The team at Dr. Gallone's office is distinguished by competence and professionalism. I was able to appreciate, along with my wife, their reliability and helpfulness. What makes the experience even more positive is the approach towards the patient: not only professional, but also attentive and marked by empathy, an aspect that I consider fundamental in the medical field. Thanks to their work, we were able to solve our dental problems with complete satisfaction. I highly recommend the practice because of the quality of their service.

Dr. Gallone and his staff are highly qualified, state-of-the-art, and professional. The office is a comfortable place and all the staff are friendly and always helpful. I rely with total confidence on them for the care of my teeth and those of my family for as long as I can remember. You are greeted with a smile and leave with a smile...better!

Professionalism, seriousness and kindness characterize the services rendered by Dr. Gallone and all the staff who work with him. But what, in my opinion, allows the practice to achieve excellence is the constant updating and subsequent use of innovative techniques, together with the managerial organization and constant patient care. Having just completed a complex course, I confirm my total satisfaction. Sincere thanks

Real professionals! Expertise professionalism, hygiene and a lot of sympathy. Kudos to Dr. Gallone to Dr. Caschetto for the great job done on my teeth and thanks to the whole Team of beautiful and professional staff. Now thanks to you and it is not rhetoric I can smile again!

Very long experience with Dr. Gallone. Met him 5 years ago and a 2-year long journey during which I could see how much professionalism, excellence and transparency distinguishes him. A highly qualified and professional practice and staff. I could use contracted practices for any treatment but....for me he is and remains UNSTOPPABLE!

Frequently asked questions about paradontitis and gingival bleeding

What side effects on non-surgical treatment? Does it hurt?

Minor gum discomfort or cold sensitivity, often temporary, may occur after nonsurgical therapy sessions.

After treatment, the gums deflate and reattach to the tooth, which may look longer because the gum is no longer swollen but is healthy and attached to the tooth.

In case of mobile teeth, is tartar removal risky?

After periodontal treatment, frequently the tissues supporting the teeth become healthier and mobility is reduced.

For teeth, however, that have excessive mobility, grade 3, there is no indication for treatment but extraction of the tooth because it is now unrecoverable.

Is surgical treatment of periodontitis painful?

Periodontal surgery uses small, noninvasive instruments, which with the help of magnifiers allows for very small surgical access; in fact, it is called noninvasive microsurgery. During treatment, there is never any pain. Postoperative pain is minimized with the use of appropriate medications.

What are the benefits of surgical treatment of periodontitis?

The benefits of undergoing this type of surgery are related to the stability of gum health over time.

After periodontitis treatment, is there a risk of recurrence?

All patients who have undergone an active periodontitis treatment phase are then followed up with sessions with a licensed hygienist in maintenance therapy so as to keep the bacteria in the mouth under control by removing them before they can reactivate the disease.