Periodontics
Dental clinic specialising in periodontal treatments in Bilbao
Zabalegui Dental Clinic
What is periodontics?
Periodontics is a dental specialty that treats diseases or deterioration of the gums. The word periodontics comes from periodontium, which is the set of tissues that anchor the tooth in the bone socket of the jaw.
Gum disease
What causes periodontitis?
Gum disease can affect both teeth and implants. This type of disease is caused by bacteria and can be aggravated by other factors such as smoking, mouth breathing, and other systemic diseases.
If the infection is not treated in time, teeth and implants may be lost. In addition, gum disease can affect the rest of the body’s health and lead to other conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, among others.
Can gum disease be cured?
Gingivitis, periodontitis, and peri-implantitis are common oral diseases, but they can be prevented and cured. At Zabalegui Dental and Facial Medicine, we specialise in treating and preventing the onset of periodontal infections with specific, individualised treatments.
Our basic, advanced and preventive periodontal treatments will allow us to extend the life of your teeth and implants so that you can enjoy a better quality of life.
Periodontics in Bilbao
Diagnosis of periodontitis at Zabalegui Clinic
X-rays
We will measure the extent of the infection by taking a series of X-rays (periapical X-rays) to assess whether there is bone loss, tooth decay, nerve infection or other pathologies.
Periodontal chart
We will perform a periodontogram, which is like a map of the gums and teeth in which each tooth has its own analysis. This technique helps to identify problems such as inflammation, bleeding or bone loss. It also helps to plan treatments and follow up.
Microbiological study
Thanks to a microbiological study, we will determine what type of bacteria are related to your periodontal disease and their possible involvement in halitosis, in order to recommend the most appropriate medication and treatment for you.
Innovative 3D technology
Sometimes we perform additional tests, such as assessing the condition of the ‘tooth nerve’ using vitality tests and even 3D technology (CBCT) to see tooth bone loss more accurately.
Dental diseases in Bilbao
Treatment and prevention of periodontitis
Anti-inflammatory treatment for gums
We will eliminate the causes of the infection in several sessions to restore your oral health. If your gums are healthy, we will recommend regular visits to prevent reinfection and maintain your oral health over time.
Fármacos
Depending on the type of infection, we will sometimes recommend specific antiseptics or antibiotics.
Surgery
When the infection is very deep and anti-inflammatory periodontal treatment is not sufficient, we will perform surgical treatment to eliminate the deep infection and also periodontal regeneration in the areas where it is indicated.
Oral hygiene techniques
We will teach you daily oral hygiene techniques, as well as recommendations for changing habits that may contribute to periodontal reinfection.
Once we have completed your periodontal treatment and verified that the infection has been cured, we will monitor your oral health through periodontal maintenance, which is a prevention programme designed to prevent your gums from becoming infected again.
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What is periodontal maintenance and what does it involve?
We will give you regular appointments to monitor your periodontal health, during which we will check the following:
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We will update your medical and health history to analyse any changes that may affect your gums, such as vascular disease, pregnancy, inflammation, diabetes, etc.
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We will examine your lips, face and temporomandibular joint to check for the absence of lymph nodes or adenopathy in your face and neck.
03
We will examine your salivary glands, oral mucosa, tongue, floor of the mouth, and palate.
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We will assess your dental condition to rule out fractures, cavities, or wear and tear.
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We will monitor the effectiveness of your dental hygiene and help you improve it to better remove dental plaque.
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We will redo your periodontal chart (the map of your teeth) to see if there are any risks or changes and repeat treatment if necessary.
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We will perform supra and subgingival prophylaxis to remove bacterial plaque using the GBT protocol.
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We will clean your teeth with fluoride or a specific treatment to reduce tooth sensitivity.
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We will reinforce recommendations to change habits that promote periodontal reinfection.
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We will give you a new appointment to continue with preventive treatment and keep your mouth healthy in the long term.
