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Periodontology

Calculus Removal

Calculus or tartar occurs by calcification of precipitated materials from saliva when the bacteria plaque accumulated on teeth and prosthesis cannot be cleaned. Since it is favorable environment for bacteria, calculus firstly cause gum inflammation called gingivitis, then bleeding and receding gums, and later bone loss (periodontitis) and tooth loss. 
With calculus removal, while the gum regains its health, the stains on the teeth (tee, coffee, cigarette stains, etc.) are also removed.  The receded gums do not get back to the former place, however progression of disease connected with the calculus is stopped. 

Greft Applications

Graft application is the process of completion of tissue loss with tissue taken from various sources.

Soft Tissue Grafts: Soft tissue grafts are mostly applied for

  • Removing sensibility and restoring the appearance of the tooth when the root surface of the tooth is visible due to receded gums,
  • Preventing progress of gum disease due to insufficiency or lack of bonded gum,
  • Preventing possible problems especially those that can occur in implant applications for thin phenotype patients.

Bone Grafts:

Bone grafting is the treatment method that is mostly used in the treatment of bone loss around tooth, or when it is required to generate sufficient bone for implant.

Pink Aesthetic

Pink aesthetics is the harmony between the gum and teeth in smiling line. People who show too much or asymmetrical gum when smiling can complain about this. In some cases this can be treated with a simple gum refinement; in other cases it can be treated with advanced methods. It is possible to improve the aesthetics and hereby remove the sensitivity in receding gums. 

Before the treatment the gums should be healthy. 

Healthy gums are pale pink-dusty rose in color and cling to the teeth. 

Blistered, bleeding, red or purple gums need be treated before further treatment can commence.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is like asking, "If I clean my kitchen once, will I have to keep cleaning it forever?" Dental calculus (tartar) should not be allowed to accumulate. Whenever it forms, it should be removed by a dentist.

To a large extent, yes—or at least you can minimize its formation. For tartar to develop, bacterial plaque must remain on the teeth without being removed for a period of time. Therefore, maintaining good oral hygiene can significantly delay the formation of tartar.

When mature plaque is not removed—for example, if you repeatedly miss the same area while brushing—it begins to change in as little as three days, making it capable of causing gum disease and tooth decay. Within about five days, it starts to calcify into tartar that can no longer be removed with a toothbrush. Rather than relying on frequent professional cleanings, the healthier approach is to maintain good daily oral hygiene and minimize the need for tartar removal.

No. Tartar itself is harmful, which is why it should always be removed once it has formed.

Tartar can cause a gum disease called gingivitis, in which the gums become red and swollen. When the gums bleed, some people avoid brushing those areas instead of visiting a dentist, creating a vicious cycle. As gum disease progresses, the bone supporting the teeth begins to recede and deteriorate in response to the infection. This leads to periodontitis, which can progressively destroy the tissues supporting the teeth. As a result, the teeth may begin to separate, become loose, and, in advanced cases, eventually fall out.

Some patients may experience sensitivity during the procedure. In such cases, a simple local anesthetic can be used to make the treatment comfortable.