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Gingival Specialist Examination
Specialist visit for gum disease
Specialist gingival examination CheckUpGengive
23 million Italians suffer from gum disease. That’s a lot.
That is why the scientific community in its guidelines (National Adaptation of the Guidelines Endorsed by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) ) recommends making the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease accessible to the population.
Untreated or inadequately treated periodontitis leads to loss of the tissues that support the teeth and the teeth themselves.
Severe periodontitis, along with dental caries, is responsible for more years lost to disability than any other human disease (GBD 2017 Disease and Injury Incidence and Preva- lence Collaborators, 2018).
Furthermore, there is evidence that tooth loss due to periodontitis is a tangible cause of lowered quality of life. It causes a direct and obvious effect on social well-being and aesthetic appearance, limiting social activities such as laughing in public, establishing relationships, and eating with gusto (Al-Harthi 2013).
That’s why if you have gum disease or have experienced any of the conditions I listed at the beginning, I encourage you to schedule a specialized periodontal examination with your dentist (such as our CheckUpGengive).
Book our specialist visit for your gums if:
- You have the initial symptoms of gingivitis (pain, swelling, bleeding, reddening of the gums, and bad breath )
- You notice that your gums are receding (gum recession)
- You have lost some teeth due to periodontitis (pyorrhea, periodontitis)
- Notice that the teeth have grown longer
- You have some moving or rocking teeth
- Your gums become inflamed and you have recurrent abscesses
- The teeth are shifting more and more
- The front teeth go further and further forward (foiling)
- You haven't had a visit to the dentist in more than a few years
- Fumes
- You have diabetes
- You have a family history of periodontal disease
What is the goal of the periodontal specialist examination (CheckUpGengive)?
The goal of the specialized gum examination is to determine Stage and Grade of Periodontal Disease.
The stage shows us the healthy or diseased condition of the gums and the severity of the outcome of periodontal disease, that is, what has happened over time.
Grade shows us the risk of disease progression. That is, what you risk if you do nothing and how strong the therapy needs to be to counteract this progression.
Periodontal survey
The periodontal survey is the measurement of how much the gum has receded from the tooth, how swollen the gum is, whether it is bleeding , how much it has receded, how much the tooth is moving, whether there is pus, where tartar is, where dirt is accumulating on the teeth. All this is measured and noted and is used to understand severity and outcomes of the disease.
Completion of the Periodontal Risk Folder.
Periodontal risk indicates how fast periodontal disease is progressing and what risk factors are affecting to increase it. Based on these factors, we can advise you on what to do to lower your risk of tooth loss (Center for Research and Services for the Study of Periodontal Disease, University of Ferrara)
Photographs
Photographs allow us to visualize the initial state of oral health and allow for more effective communication with you, who can see for yourself in high magnification photos the initial situation and any problems encountered.
Set of X-rays that may be needed
Radiographic investigations that we can obtain directly in the office are often necessary to evaluate the bone lesions created by periodontitis. The size of these injuries will help determine the treatment plan.
Intraoral scans
In more severe states of the disease, periodontal treatment alone is not sufficient to rehabilitate the mouth. In these cases, a digital scanner scan (optical impression) allows the dentist to study tooth position and occlusion.
Case study and treatment program
The detailed and tailored treatment program includes active periodontal therapy and a maintenance program (periodontal supportive therapy) with frequency depending on periodontal risk