Monday 25 July 2011

How is it periodontal atrophy ?

Periodontal atrophy refers to the periodontal organ atrophy, mainly the direction of the gums back to the root, resulting in root exposure, alveolar bone loss. More common in the elderly. This may be the long-term periodontal tissues by a variety of mechanical injury, stimulation caused by the cumulative effect.

Periodontal atrophy common causes are: improper brushing or excellent toothbrush; inappropriate denture, clasp or underpinning oppression gingival; orthodontic treatment; periodontal treatment or periodontal surgery.

Small, uniform gingival recession is generally asymptomatic, without treatment. Sustainable development, such as gingival recession, should find the cause, symptomatic treatment, such as brushing habits change, modify bad prosthesis, orthodontic force adjustment Dental Instruments and so on. However, in the event of gingival recession, more difficult to regeneration, the treatment is mainly to prevent the increase, or a few front teeth for a serious decline, affecting the appearance, could surgery.

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