Periodontology therapy to restore the health of damaged periodontal tissues.

The periodontium is the system of anatomical structures that surround the teeth. The periodontal tissues are made up of:

• Gingiva, i.e. mucous tissue inside the mouth that covers the mandibular and maxillary jaws;
• Root Cement; i.e. outer layer of the roots of the teeth;
• Alveolar bone, i.e. the bone cavities in which the teeth are anchored;
• Periodontal ligaments, i.e. connective tissue fibers that run between the root cementum and the alveolar bone.

The function of the periodontium is to stably bind the teeth to the maxillary and mandibular bones, keeping them firmly inside the mouth and guaranteeing the individual masticatory, phonatory and respiratory functions.
For this reason, to preserve natural teeth it is essential to protect and care for the periodontal tissues.

The most serious disease that afflicts the tissues of the periodontium is called “Periodontitis” (also commonly called “pyorrhoea”). This is determined by the proliferation of bacteria which, through their acid action, damage the structures on which the teeth are attached, affecting their stability.
Thus, the main cause of periodontitis is poor hygiene and inobservance to the care of teeth.

Periodontics is the dental discipline that deals with the study, prevention and treatment of diseases of the periodontium.

Clinical case – Periodontology therapy to restore the health of severely damaged periodontal tissues.

We present a case of periodontology treated by Dr. Claudio Di Gioia, who restored the health of a patient’s periodontal tissues.

In the photos several gum recessions are evident, a typical symptom of a major gum impairment.

After the therapeutic cycle performed by Dr. Claudio Di Gioia, the degenerative process of the periodontal tissues was interrupted, eliminating the infection in progress and allowing the recovery of the tissues. In particular, it can be observed how the gum has resumed covering the previously exposed dental roots, guaranteeing new solidity and protection for the patient’s teeth.