Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation caused by bacteria invading gums and periodontal tissues, and it is a destructive disease. Its main characteristics are periodontal pocket formation, pocket wall inflammation, alveolar bone absorption and gradual loosening of teeth, which are the main reasons for adult tooth loss. Mostly caused by dental plaque, tartar, food impaction, poor prosthesis and occlusal trauma. The gums are red and swollen, and the plaque accumulation is aggravated, spreading from the upper side of the gums to the lower side of the gums. Due to the characteristics of subgingival microecological environment, a large number of periodontal pathogens with strong toxicity are bred in subgingival plaque, such as Bacteroides gingivalis, Bacteroides intermedia and spirochetes. , aggravate and expand the inflammation of the gums, leading to the formation of periodontal pockets and alveolar bone absorption, thus causing periodontitis.
Periodontitis is mainly manifested as gingival swelling and bleeding, not only when brushing teeth, but also when talking or biting hard objects in severe cases. The gum is dark red in color, and some parts appear brighter due to edema. In addition, there will be periodontal pockets. In general, the gingival sulcus attached to the teeth is only 0 ~ 2 mm deep, and the periodontal pocket is more than 2 mm.
The formation of periodontal pocket shows that inflammation has developed from gum to periodontal supporting tissue, which makes deeper periodontal tissue infected and forms chronic damage, and purulent secretions will overflow from periodontal pocket.
In the early stage of periodontitis, teeth will not loosen. Only when chronic destructive inflammation develops to a certain extent, the supporting force of periodontal tissue is greatly weakened, and teeth will loosen.
The root of periodontitis is gingival atrophy. The latest research found that gingival atrophy is due to the gradual disappearance of some brain hormone secretion levels in adulthood, which leads to the inability of the digestive system to absorb the vitamins most needed by gums. It can be said that it is a natural defect of human beings, so people will have different degrees of gingival atrophy in adulthood. In the past, there was no good way to treat gingival atrophy except short-term anti-inflammatory treatment and temporary subgingival curettage.
With the development of modern biotechnology, the research results of reverse regeneration of atrophic gums have begun to appear. Effective nutrients similar to vitamins are extracted from natural plants, which are absorbed by gums through direct action in the mouth without going through the digestive system, thus completing the regeneration process of atrophic gums, thus effectively treating periodontitis.
The treatment of periodontitis should be carried out when it is not serious. You might as well learn more about this new information and treat your periodontitis as soon as possible to avoid further deterioration.