Best Periodontist In Lahore
Our hygienists and general dentists are trained in diagnosing gum disease and referring it to our Best Periodontists in Lahore. They specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating periodontal diseases that affect the bones supporting teeth and gums. We specialize in the early diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Gum disease. Gingivitis is inflammation of gums caused by plaque and bad oral hygiene, if not treated, it leads to periodontal disease causing pain, mobility, and loss of teeth. Our hygienist along with the general dentist is trained in diagnosing gum disease and referring it to our periodontist. Dr. Shahzad Mirza is one of the Best Periodontists in Lahore, Pakistan, and provides the best periodontist services in Lahore.
Causes Of Gum Diseases
Our mouths are full of bacteria. These bacteria and other particles constantly form a sticky, colorless “plaque” on teeth. Brushing and flossing help get rid of plaque. Plaque that is not removed can form tartar, and only a dentist can remove tartar by Scaling. We help guide and train our patients with basic Oral hygiene measures, including a demonstration of brushing and flossing techniques. Routine oral checkups are done and recommended to every individual to improve their dental health.
Risk Factors
Need another reason to quit smoking? Smoking is one of the most significant risk factors associated with the development of gum disease. Additionally, smoking can lower the chances of successful treatment. Hormonal changes in girls/women are also a factor. These changes can make gums more sensitive and make it easier for gingivitis to develop. People with diabetes are at higher risk for developing infections, including gum disease. Diseases such as AIDS and its treatments can also negatively affect the health of gums. Moreover, there are hundreds of prescriptions and over-the-counter medications that can reduce the flow of saliva, which has a protective effect on the mouth.
Periodontal Intervention
Treatment of periodontitis may include several steps, the first of which often requires the removal of the local causative factors which are in the form of plaque and hard calculus (both supragingival and subgingival) to create a biologically compatible environment between the teeth and the surrounding periodontal tissues, the gums and underlying bone. If left untreated, chronic inflammation of the gums and supporting tissues can raise a person’s risk of heart disease. Before beginning these procedures, the patient is generally numbed in the area intended for instrumentation. Because of the deeper nature of period scaling and root planning, either one-half or one-quarter of the mouth is generally cleaned during one appointment. It is typically not recommended to have the entire mouth scaled at one appointment because of the potential inconveniences and complications of numbing the entire mouth.
After Scaling
Following scaling, additional steps may be taken to ensure disinfection of the periodontic tissues. Oral irrigation of the tissues may be done using chlorhexidine gluconate solution, which has high substantivity in the oral tissues. This means that unlike other mouthwashes, whose benefits end upon expectorating, the active antibacterial ingredients in chlorhexidine gluconate infiltrate the tissue and remain active for a while. However effective, chlorhexidine gluconate is not meant for long-term use. Site-specific antibiotics may also be placed in the periodontic pocket following scaling and root planning to provide additional healing of infected tissues. This allows the medication to seep into the tissues and destroy bacteria that may be living within the gingiva, providing even further disinfection and facilitation of healing.
Treatment Effectiveness
Scaling and root planning procedures are to be considered effective if the patient is subsequently able to maintain his/her periodontal health without further bone or attachment loss. The long-term effectiveness of scaling and root planning depends upon several factors. These factors include general patient health, patient compliance, disease progress at the time of intervention, probing depth, and anatomical factors like grooves in the roots of teeth, concavities, and furcation involvement which may limit the visibility of underlying deep calculus and debris. The more severe the infection is before the intervention, the greater the effort is put in by our periodontists to arrest its progress and return the patient to health.