{"id":17916,"date":"2022-11-02T16:49:03","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T16:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/?page_id=17916"},"modified":"2022-11-02T16:49:05","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T16:49:05","slug":"periodontology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/periodontology\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontology: everything you need to know about this dental specialty"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta\"><div class=\"meta__users\"><\/div><div class=\"meta__date-modified\">Updated:&nbsp;<span>November 2, 2022<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-940926002-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"periodontology\" class=\"wp-image-7440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-940926002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-940926002-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-940926002-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-940926002-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-940926002-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-940926002-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-940926002.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Periodontology is a dental specialty.  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The periodontium is the set of<strong>tissues that hold a tooth in its socket<\/strong>. In case of pathology affecting this part of your mouth, you will turn to a specialist in periodontology: the <strong>periodontologist<\/strong>. Periodontitis diseases often start with a simple bleeding of the gums, but quickly degenerate and cause very serious irreversible pathologies.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article we explain why it is important to never neglect the health of your periodontium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_33_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contenus<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/periodontology\/#Why_is_good_periodontal_health_fundamental_to_oral_health\" title=\"Why is good periodontal health fundamental to oral health?  \">Why is good periodontal health fundamental to oral health?  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/periodontology\/#What_are_the_warning_signs_of_periodontitis\" title=\"What are the warning signs of periodontitis?  \">What are the warning signs of periodontitis?  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/periodontology\/#What_are_the_treatments_for_periodontology\" title=\"What are the treatments for periodontology?\">What are the treatments for periodontology?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/periodontology\/#The_costs_of_periodontology\" title=\"The costs of periodontology\">The costs of periodontology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/periodontology\/#Periodontology_FAQ\" title=\"Periodontology : FAQ\">Periodontology : FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_good_periodontal_health_fundamental_to_oral_health\"><\/span>Why is good periodontal health fundamental to oral health?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of our teeth is not just placed in its socket, but is included in a complete system, the <strong>periodontium<\/strong>. The latter is made up of several elements that ensure the fixation of the tooth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>alveolar bone of the jaw ;<\/li><li>gums ;<\/li><li>alveolar ligaments ;<\/li><li>dental root cementum: organic material covering the ivory of the base of the teeth;<\/li><li>blood vessels ;<\/li><li>nervous system.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If one or more of these elements fail, the tooth is no longer held in place: it loosens and falls out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Periodontal diseases are degenerative and, when not treated in time, they become very difficult to cure. If the jawbone is affected, extensive bone grafting is required to place implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When no further treatment is possible, the only alternative is dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_warning_signs_of_periodontitis\"><\/span>What are the warning signs of periodontitis?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Causes of periodontitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Periodontitis can be caused by specific bacteria if oral hygiene is not respected. But it can also be due to many other causes:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/parodontitesaignement-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"periodontitis\" class=\"wp-image-12792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/parodontitesaignement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/parodontitesaignement-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/parodontitesaignement-254x169.jpg 254w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/parodontitesaignement.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Periodontitis can be linked to insufficient dental hygiene.  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Hormonal changes, especially during pregnancy or at the time of menopause;<\/li><li>age ;<\/li><li>Lifestyle habits: overconsumption of tobacco or alcohol, malnutrition (especially in anorexics), etc. ;<\/li><li>chronic diseases, such as diabetes or HIV.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Periodontitis is also caused by a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"caries\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/preventing-and-treating-dental-cavities-through-diet\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">cavity<\/a> or an abscess that is not treated and degenerates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Signs that should alert you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Periodontitis is insidious and often starts as a simple gingivitis. The inflammation of the gum becomes acute and then spreads to the jawbone. The tooth starts to move, then it falls out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple pain or bleeding tooth should alert you and prompt you to visit your dentist for a check-up. Depending on the progress of the pathology and the training of your dentist, he or she will either take care of the treatment or refer you to a periodontologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main signs of periodontitis are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>pain, redness and bleeding in the gums;<\/li><li>recurrent halitosis (bad breath);<\/li><li>the appearance of pus in the gums;<\/li><li>tooth mobility;<\/li><li>the loosening of the teeth with the gum which seems to retract;<\/li><li>Exacerbated sensitivity of the teeth, especially to cold.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_treatments_for_periodontology\"><\/span>What are the treatments for periodontology?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first task of the periodontologist is to determine the origin of your pathology. If it is a hygiene problem, he starts by scaling and root planing. This involves removing damaged cementum and polishing the altered surfaces. The practitioner eradicates adherent subgingival deposits and restores good gum hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/d\u00e9tartrage-dentaire-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"scaling\" class=\"wp-image-12788\"\/><figcaption>Descaling is a must!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Review of dental treatments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A first cleaning allows to see more clearly. Next, you should check all the treatments that have already been performed, such as a poorly performed root canal, an obsolete denture, an abscess, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Surgical treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the pathology is more advanced, surgery is required. If your gums are affected, it may be necessary to proceed with a gingivectomy, which is the partial removal of your gums, or with a gingival graft, if your gums have retracted too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your teeth are no longer supported in their sockets, they will naturally fall out. The periodontologist can place ligatures and splints that maintain them artificially. If this is not possible, the recourse is to place dental implants. However, if your jawbones are affected, they are too fragile to support the implant and a bone graft will be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_costs_of_periodontology\"><\/span>The costs of periodontology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scaling, splinting and ligatures are covered by health insurance at a rate of 70%. For the rest, you must refer to your complementary health insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rates are free and the interventions are quite heavy, which implies bills in hundreds or thousands of euros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suffer from <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"periodontal disease\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/omega-3-maladies-parodontales\/\">periodontal disease<\/a>, it is in your best interest to compare different mutual insurance companies to get the best reimbursement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Periodontology_FAQ\"><\/span>Periodontology : FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657868695628\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is a periodontal assessment?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The periodontal check-up is a time for clinical evaluation of the state of the gums. This involves taking measurements on the gums: we measure how the gums are attached at 6 to 10 points around each tooth.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657868701699\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How is a periodontal cleaning performed?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Periodontal sanitation is a non-surgical procedure to control periodontal infection. It consists of a mechanical debridement of the bacterial biofilm, using ultrasound or curettes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657868709141\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What does a periodontologist do?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Specialized in diseases associated with the supporting tissues of the teeth, he deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of e.g. gum disease, tooth loosening, dermatological lesions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"article-data before-content\"><div class=\"article-data__date\"><div class=\"article-data__date-modified\"><time class=\"published\" datetime=\"2022-11-02T16:49:03+00:00\">This article was originally published on&nbsp;<span class=\"2\">November 2, 2022<\/span>&nbsp;and was most recently updated on&nbsp;<span>November 2, 2022<\/span><\/time><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"user-info\"><\/div><!--copyscapeskip--><div class=\"medical_references\"><div class=\"medical_references__heading\"><span>Medical Sources<\/span><\/div><div class=\"medical_references__list\"><p><strong>French Society of Periodontology and Implantology. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfpio.com\/espace-grand-public\/informations-patients\/58-le-parodonte-cest-quoi.html\">What is periodontitis?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Health Insurance website: Ameli.fr.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameli.fr\/assure\/remboursements\/rembourse\/soins-protheses-dentaires\/soins-protheses-dentaires\">Dental care and prostheses: your reimbursements<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vulgaris Medical. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulgaris-medical.com\/encyclopedie-medicale\/parodontologie\">Periodontology<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Belgian Society of Periodontology.<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.parodontologie.be\/web\/traitement_dentaire_maladie_parodontale\/1011306039\/list1186151300\/f1.html\">What is a periodontal dentist?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><!--\/copyscapeskip-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated:&nbsp;November 2, 2022 The periodontium is the set oftissues that hold a tooth in its socket. In case of pathology affecting this part of your mouth, you will turn to a specialist in periodontology: the periodontologist. 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