Collateral
consequences
It has been observed that bacteria in these infections migrate from the mouth
to the bloodstream, which causes direct damage to the endothelium (a major
component of the arterial wall) with the consequent formation of atheromas
(thickening of the arterial wall due to deposition of cholesterol) and thrombi.
Even in patients who died, were performed biopsies atheromas, and bacteria have
been found periodontal pathogens own gums.
Diagnosis
Effects such as tooth decay, bad breath, pain when chewing and bleed profusely
and was not passed to give a kiss, to drink from the same glass, or through
saliva. It might manifest itself by a slight gingival inflammation, bleeding
gums discreet when brushing teeth and a certain degree of swelling and redness
of the gums.
Its early diagnosis contributes to a better prognosis because it is a necessary
condition for halting its progress soon.
Smoking is one of the
most significant risk factors associated with the development of periodontitis.
On the other hand smoking or using snuff products may decrease the effect of
some treatments. * 'Periodontal disease'. Accessed on April 22, 2008.
Treatment
Removal of bacterial biofilms by different treatments:
Mechanical: scraping and root planing.
Antibiotic: Assisted by the bacterial culture and antibiogram. It should be
noted that the antibiotic of choice should have a broad spectrum of activity
that ensures coverage of aerobic and anaerobic pathogens. Amoxicillin +
clavulanic acid at high doses can be considered a good choice for treating
infection.
Surgery: In severe cases in which it is not possible to access the bags with
the basic treatment.
What is Periodontitis?
Periodontitis is a disease of bacterial etiology
that affects the periodontium, the tissue supporting the teeth, consisting of
the gingiva, alveolar bone, cementum and the periodontal ligament. Periodontics
is the branch of dentistry that deals with the periodontal tissues, as well as
the aesthetic management of the gums and dental implants.
In addition to plaque, other local and systemic factors that modify the host
response to bacterial invasion, facilitating or retarding the contrary the
infectious process, such as smoking, diabetes mellitus, neutrophil deficits
(Down syndrome, Papillon - lefevre or Marfan, etc.). However, it is vital to
understand that the only way to prevent their occurrence is to maintain a
proper oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist.
Disease as aggressive (aggressive periodontitis) can occur at younger ages,
evolving quickly, leading to tooth loss in younger people.
Sign is the formation
of a periodontal pocket by insertion loss, and how to measure it by the
periodontal probe. This procedure is called periodotologia Periodontal probing
and the dentists get the depth that is a measure of the efectacion that
periodontal disease and bone destruction that this has caused. The values
obtained with the diagnosis of periodontal probe used for reference in the
periodontal maintenance to be performed every 6 months by the periodontist.
Massage: Massage newspaper gums and teeth
with their fingers is a popular practice, widespread and very efficient (as it
is practiced). However, it is not an accepted practice recommended by dentists
or professionals.
