Gum Disease

Reduce risks and prevent tooth loss

Peri­odon­titis is a chronic inflamm­a­tory disease of the tissues that support the teeth, in which oral hygiene, life­style, age and genetic predis­po­si­tion all play an important role. Because it often progresses unno­ticed for a long time, early detec­tion is espe­ci­ally important. Modern diagno­stic tests reveal risks at an early stage and can prevent irrever­sible damage.

At our prac­tice in Bogenhausen, we comple­ment the classic measu­re­ment of pocket depths with three-dimen­sional imaging in order to assess the condi­tion of the jawbone accu­ra­tely. This compre­hen­sive analysis enables targeted, mini­mally inva­sive therapy aimed at remo­ving the factors that drive inflamm­a­tion, such as tartar and biofilm below the gumline. This treat­ment promotes healing and, in certain cases, can be supple­mented by bacte­rial testing, allo­wing us to target the specific bacteria involved with suitable anti­bio­tics. Through regular check-ups and main­ten­ance of the gum pockets, we continue to care for our pati­ents and monitor the progress of their treat­ment.

In advanced cases of peri­odon­titis, micro­sur­gical rege­ne­ra­tive thera­pies offer a way to treat bone defects. Laser-assisted aPDT (anti­mi­cro­bial phot­ody­namic therapy) can signi­fi­cantly improve the outcome. Pocket depths can also be reduced and healed through the targeted appli­ca­tion of bone substi­tute mate­rials, hyalu­ronic acid and special proteins. In addi­tion, regular follow-up appoint­ments are essen­tial to keep the gum pockets clean and main­tain dental health for the long term.