Prakt. lékáren. 2012; 8(4): 164-166

Periodontitis - how to recognize and treat

Ivo Dřízhal, Květa Prouzová, Jarmila Úlehlová

¹ Stomatologická klinika LF a FN UK Hradec Králové

² Privátní stomatologická praxe, Písek

The authors summarize the basic symptoms of periodontitis and knowledge about options and methods of treatment. They emphasize

the three basic symptoms present since the beginning of the disease: a) gingival bleeding, b) presence of periodontal pocket, c) alveolar

bone resorption. The diagnosis relies on clinical gingival inflammation confirmation, probing of periodontal pockets deeper than 3.5 mm

and resorption of alveolar bone on X-ray image. Treatment is focused on: a) consistent removal of dental plaque, b) monitoring of bleeding

gums retreat, c) removal of tartar and harmful fillings or jacket crowns, d) evaluation of the retreat depth of periodontal pockets.

Patient should notify the doctor about bleeding gums because he should be properly examined clinically and roentgenologicaly and

subsequently treated.

resorption.

Keywords: periodontitis = inaccurately parodontosis, diagnosis of periodontitis, dental plaque, periodontal pockets, alveolar bone

Published: July 31, 2012  Show citation