Dentist Periodontology Mainz

Periodontosis or paradontosis (inflammation of the gums) is an infectious disease caused by certain bacteria and can lead to chronic inflammation of the entire periodontium.

Oral hygiene, age, lifestyle, general condition and the patient’s genetic predisposition influence the severity of the patient’s disease. 
In the case of bacterial infection, it is not only the teeth and gums that are affected. The disease damages the entire organism.

Special bacteria and their toxins are responsible for this. They enter the bloodstream through the blood vessels and trigger a series of reactions. They damage these vessels – and heart attacks, arteriosclerosis, miscarriages or premature births can result. Artificial joints (e.g. hip or knee joints) can also be infected by bacteria from the mouth. There is also a known connection between periodontitis bacteria and damage to the pancreas. As a result, less insulin is produced, which regulates blood sugar levels. A possible consequence is diabetes (blood sugar disease). Scientists even suspect a connection in diseases like rheumatism, Alzheimer’s and osteoporosis.

Your specialist periodontist has developed a specific diagnostic concept to get to the bottom of the cause of periodontitis. This enables us to offer you a well-founded, precise and sensible therapy that is precisely tailored to your needs.

Often, invasive interventions can be dispensed with during this therapy and gentle methods can be used to combat gingivitis. For instance, we use a special ultrasound procedure with simultaneous disinfecting rinsing and additional hand-held instruments. Here, ozone therapy can be used as a supportive measure. The ozone gas kills bacteria, fungi and viruses and also promotes wound healing in the case of periodontosis. A self-dissolving periochip (gelatine platelet soaked in chlorhexidine) can also be inserted into the gum pockets.

If pathogenic germs are still present after treatment at your Mainz dentist, we conclude the therapy with a combination antibiotic.

Depending on our findings – especially in the case of larger periodontal defects and inflammations – our patients also have the option of reconstruction using bone replacement materials or gum grafts.

Periodontitis can be prevented in many cases by a healthy lifestyle and good oral hygiene. This can be usefully supplemented by regular professional tooth cleaning and check-ups with your dentist in Mainz.

The sooner periodontitis is treated by a dentist, the greater the chances of success in preserving your teeth and relieving the pressure on the periodontium.