Questions Answered By Dr. Suhrab Singh (14)
Sir my father is 69 years, what will be the best treatment for him between periodontal scaling and root planning?
Answered on 22nd Apr '22
Periodontal scaling goes deeper than a typical cleaning. The scraping is done not only at the gum line, but below it, closer to the root. This more extensive procedure to remove hardened plaque and calculus.
Root planing involves smoothing the exposed surface of the roots after the plaque has been removed. This helps the gum tissue reattach to the root and tooth so healing can begin.
So it's better if you will go for both the procedures.
Female | 53
Sir I have been diagnosed with chronic periodontitis. I have inflammation and pain. Which periodontal disease treatment is suitable for my case? Do I have to remove my tooth also?
Answered on 22nd Apr '22
If your tooth is retained then no need to remove your tooth. First go for non surgical treatments like scaling and root planning, maintain oral hygiene, stop tobacco use and smoking , prevent further accumulation of plaque.
If you have advanced periodontitis, treatment may require dental surgery, such as flap surgery (pocket reduction surgery), Soft tissue grafts, Bone grafting , Guided tissue regeneration. and Tissue stimulating proteins
Female | 36
Which periodontal disease treatment is suitable for advanced periodontal disease?
Answered on 14th Apr '22
If you have advanced periodontal disease you may require dental treatments, such as flap surgery (pocket reduction surgery), Soft tissue grafts, Bone grafting, Guided tissue regeneration and Tissue stimulating proteins.