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Periodontology

Periodontal disease, gingivitis, periodontal pocket, root furcation, flap surgery, parostatus, gum disease, gingival bleeding

Suspected periodontitis?

Don’t worry, you can find out everything about gum disease here. Periodontitis is treatable.

What is the periodontal status?

At the beginning of a therapy, initial findings such as bleeding, plaque index, pocket depth and mobility of the tooth are recorded. This investigation, in which the findings are collected, is called periodontal status. The findings should reach a certain value at the end of the periodontal therapy. This ensures that the inflammatory bone loss is stopped.

What is periodontitis?

Periodontitis in the vernacular (periodontal disease) is a disease of the periodontium (gum). An inflammation caused by the bacteria in plaque, leads to bone being lost: the result is receding gums. Periodontal disease is a slow-moving disease characterized by bleeding gums, bad breath, gum recession and gingival swelling.

What can I do against periodontitis?

Check out the video “Denta Beaute first consultation” in our video channel and buy a mouthwash. The correct use can be found in the video “using mouthwash”. A periodontal treatment and then the maintenance of clean tooth structures using an oral irrigator is the key to success.

How long does a periodontitis therapy take?

Periodontal therapy usually takes 8 weeks. Of course, there are mild and more severe forms, so the duration of 8 weeks may vary. In total there are 4-6 sessions spread over 8 weeks, periodontal status, 2-4 initial therapies and the periodontal evaluation.

What to do after the periodontal treatment?

After a therapy you will have regular check-ups, which can be every 6 months to every 2 years depending on the case. You will automatically be reminded by our software and can also turn off the reminder at any time.

What does a periodontal treatment cost?

The price of periodontal therapy depends on the duration of the treatment. The most used package is that of 8 weeks (parostatus, 2 initial therapies, para-reevalutation, check up): the costs in Vienna range from a few hundred euros to €2000, depending on the practitioner and district. We had our prices here, then our registry (Austrian Dental Association) sued us for violating advertising policies and we were forced to take the prices back offline. It’s best you call us, or come for a free first visit, where you will get all the prices.

Does the therapy hurt?t

The periodontitis therapy is not painful. Should it get too uncomfortable then just say so and we can numb the gums. Also, you have no significant impairments after the therapy.

What is periodontitis...

and how is it treated? All this you will learn in the video. Our treatments are based on the recommendations of leading medical societies, and/or follow the guidelines of evidence-based medicine.

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Periostatus

At the periostatus appointment, accurate x-rays of the periodontium are made, so the therapy can be planned optimally. Thanks to our digital X-ray system, we guarantee you accurate images with the lowest radiation exposure. We have a DVT, digital 35mm and digital panoramic x-ray in house.

Frequently asked questions about periodontitis

In 25 years you collect many questions – here is a small selection. If your question isn’t here, please contact us!

Is periodontis contagious?

No gum disease is contagious. Transmission through intense kissing and / or oral sex is not possible. You do not need to worry about that. Nevertheless, we would advise you to treat the periodontal disease, so your smile will remain until old age.

How can I recognize periodontis?

That depends a lot on your body perception. A common symptom is bad breath and / or gums bleedING. Some are very sensitive to these symptoms, others are not. As a rule, the disease is painless.

Is an oral hygiene appointment the right therapy of a period?

Periodontal disease is not treated with oral hygiene, but with a therapy. The big difference? For oral hygiene, we work above the gum. In the case of periotherapy, you do not only work under the gums (painless thanks to anesthesia), you also work according to a special therapy concept.

Do bleeding gums meen periodontitis?

No, the most common cause of bleeding gums is gingivitis. There is no bone loss here. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to periodontitis.

what is periodontal treatment?

The treatment of periodontitis has nothing to do with oral hygiene appointments: patients with periodontitis need a so-called periodontal therapy (perio therapy). Antibiotics are pointless, as is laser therapy. Bacterial smears – a so-called quick test – also bring nothing. In general, periodontal disease is well treatable, but smokers the treatment of periodontitis has nothing to do with oral hygiene, patients with periodontitis need a so-called periodontal therapy (Paro therapy). Antibiotics are pointless, as is laser therapy. Bacterial smears – so-called quick test – also bring nothing. In general, periodontal disease is well treatable to positively influence the course of therapy, should patients quit smoking, begin with the use of an oral irrigator and have regular check-ups.

What does a dental hygienic appointment cost?

Oral hygiene is charged according to time. The vast majority of cases are done within 30 minutes, which is the cheapest treatment option. We had prices here, then our registry (Austrian Dental Association) sued us for violating advertising policies and we were forced to take the prices back offline. It’s best you call us, or come for a first interview where you will get all the prices.

How do I begin?

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Whether per email, Facebook, WhatsApp or phone, we’re here for you. Make an appointment for your personal consultation!

First Consultation

We take an X-Ray and go through it together. You receive everything as a PDF, including a price list and video links.

Treatment begin

You decide! As soon as you now which treatment you would like, let us now and we will make the necessary appointments together.

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