What is periodontal scraping and what is it for?

Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease that can affect the gum tissue and the bone around the teeth. There are three stages of the disease: gingivitis, periodontitis and advanced periodontitis.

It arises mainly from the accumulation of bacterial plaque and tartar on the teeth and if the disease is not controlled, over time it can lead to deterioration of the tissues that support the teeth. As a result, dental implants may be necessary due to tooth loss.

Red gums are a warning sign

Bacterial activity releases toxins that inflame the gums and cause redness and bleeding. If not initially controlled, the gums take on the shape of pockets (called periodontal pockets) and make room for plaque and tartar to form on the tooth root.

It is therefore at this point that periodontal scraping of this material becomes necessary to avoid more serious problems, such as the tooth softening and falling out.

Deep periodontal treatment

However, periodontal scraping is a procedure that aims to mechanically remove tartar buildup at the level of the tooth root and helps to control and prevent the progression of periodontal disease.

Periodontal scraping and smoothing of the tooth and root removes the material that causes bacterial activity, allowing the gums to heal and return to their normal position. It is therefore done manually with the aid of specific instruments or ultrasonic vibration.

In most cases, the procedure is carried out under local anesthesia to avoid pain and discomfort for the patient, who usually already has sensitive and inflamed gums. It may be necessary to carry out more than one session in order to remove them completely.

It all depends on the stage of the disease. However, after treatment, patients are advised to take care of their oral hygiene to prevent the disease from reappearing and to return to the dentist’s office more often.

Gum scraping serves as the basis for other dental treatments

However, before having dental treatment we need to make sure that the gums are healthy and that there are no more sources of infection in the teeth. That’s why a dental cleaning and often a gum scraping is always recommended before your main dental treatment:

• Gingival surgeries:gum whitening, clinical crown augmentation
• Dental implant treatments
• Oral rehabilitation
• Orthodontics – braces
• Dental prostheses
• Dental contact lenses
• Immediate implants after tooth fracture
• TMJ treatment – bruxism

If you have any questions about the treatment or the price, please make an appointment or contact us. We at ImplArt Dental Clinic will be happy to help you.

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