Dating periodontitis

How do you determine the stage of periodontitis?

The same is true for periodontitis. Step 1: “Initial Case Overview to Assess the Disease” – then using the findings from this assessment you determine the ‘stage’ of disease. Step 2: “Establish Stage” – divided into two sections “mild to moderate” and “moderate to severe”.

How do you treat periodontitis?

Treatment may be performed by a periodontist, a dentist or a dental hygienist. The goal of periodontitis treatment is to thoroughly clean the pockets around teeth and prevent damage to surrounding bone. You have the best chance for successful treatment when you also adopt a daily routine of good oral care and stop tobacco use.

What are the symptoms of periodontitis?

Healthy gums are firm and pale pink and fit snuggly around teeth. Signs and symptoms of periodontitis can include: Swollen or puffy gums Bright red, dusky red or purplish gums Gums that feel tender when touched Gums that bleed easily Gums that pull away from your teeth (recede), making your teeth look longer than normal

Why are men more likely to get periodontitis?

Before you get periodontitis, you’ll develop gingivitis, a less severe form of gum disease. If you don’t get treatment for gingivitis, periodontitis can happen. Men are also more likely to get periodontitis. One possible reason is that men are less likely to get regular dental care.

What are the stages of periodontitis?

The following explains the stages of the infection: Periodontitis initially begins as gingivitis which is the inflammation of the gums. One of the initial symptoms of gingivitis is bleeding gums, especially when brushing or flossing your teeth. You may also notice your teeth have some discolouration, this is due to the build-up of plaque.

How do you know if you have periodontal disease?

Diagnosis. Measure the pocket depth of the groove between your gums and teeth by placing a dental probe beside your tooth beneath your gumline, usually at several sites throughout your mouth. In a healthy mouth, the pocket depth is usually between 1 and 3 millimeters (mm). Pockets deeper than 4 mm may indicate periodontitis.

What is Step 2 of the periodontal assessment?

Step 2: “Establish Stage” – divided into two sections “mild to moderate” and “moderate to severe”. Then, to address severity, complexity and extent and distribution of periodontitis, you assign a ‘grade’.

Why do we need new classifications for periodontitis?

The steps and staging and grading will make consistent diagnosis, easier. It will also help clients to understand when we are communicating that diagnosis. The new classifications present periodontitis in much the same way that other diseases are categorized, as stages.

What is periodontitis? Early signs of periodontitis is a buildup of plaque on and between your teeth. Periodontitis is identified by bad breath, and gum and teeth issues. Periodontitis, also known as gum disease, is an infection of the gums.

What happens to your body when you have periodontitis?