Periodontal diagnosis
Clinical and radiographic evaluation of gums, pocket depth, bone support, and risk factors.
Periodontics in Medellin
Gum health and dental support with a comprehensive approach.
Periodontics diagnoses, prevents, and treats conditions affecting the gums, bone, and tissues that support teeth to preserve stability, function, and gingival aesthetics.
What Periodontics Does
Cares for the tissues that support teeth and protect oral health.
Periodontics evaluates gum inflammation, bleeding, bone loss, tooth mobility, recessions, and conditions that affect smile stability.
Well-planned periodontal treatment helps control infection, improve hygiene, stabilize tissues, and prepare a healthy foundation for rehabilitation, orthodontics, or esthetic dentistry.
Treatments
Main periodontal treatments.
Deep cleaning and scaling
Control of plaque, calculus, and inflammation in gingivitis or early periodontitis.
Periodontitis management
Treatment of periodontal disease to reduce infection, stabilize support, and prevent progression.
Periodontal surgery
Gum or bone procedures when the case requires access, regeneration, or tissue correction.
Gum recession
Assessment of receded gums, root sensitivity, and aesthetic or functional needs.
Periodontal maintenance
Regular controls to preserve results and reduce periodontal relapse risk.
When to Consult
Signs that may indicate a periodontal evaluation.
Bleeding gums
Bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating, even when there is no pain.
Swollen gums
Increased volume, redness, sensitivity, or persistent changes in the gums.
Tooth mobility
Teeth that feel loose, bite changes, or spaces that appear progressively.
Persistent bad breath
Halitosis associated with bacterial buildup, periodontal pockets, or chronic inflammation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about periodontics.
Is gum bleeding normal?
No. Bleeding usually indicates inflammation and should be evaluated to prevent progression to periodontal disease.
Can periodontitis be controlled?
Yes. With proper diagnosis, treatment, and maintenance, tissues can be stabilized and the risk of tooth loss reduced.
Does periodontics help before rehabilitation or veneers?
Yes. Healthy and stable gums are key before restorative, esthetic, or orthodontic treatments.
How often is periodontal maintenance needed?
It depends on risk and case severity. The evaluation defines the control frequency.