Periodontal disease is an infection of the tooth support tissue that can affect individuals of all ages. It is a widespread disease, and today it is undoubtedly the main reason for tooth loss. Periodontal infection has several phases, from a simple local gingivitis to the resulting gum disease, becoming ever more serious, causing bone loss around the teeth, followed by their loss. However, gum disease is not just a local condition, and it must be considered as a systemic pathology. The same way that many systemic conditions contribute to its progression (diabetes, immunodepression, etc.), gum disease is in turn a very important risk factor for the onset of serious systemic pathologies such as vasculopathy, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, infertility, genital dysfunction and possible premature birth. (for more information: click here )
The most important thing is that today, properly diagnosed gum disease can be cured. The removed infections and lost periodontal and gum tissue can be reconstructed thanks to the newest bio-engineering tissue materials. Ask us how.
Periodontal disease is an infection of the tooth support tissue that can affect…
