If left untreated, periodontal disease is a very serious, degenerative disorder that can cause tooth loss. The bacterial infection in the gum pockets that results in periodontal disease causes the bone and gum tissue to pull away from the teeth. 

As the gum pockets deepen, both the quantity and quality of bone and gum tissue are significantly diminished. 

Fortunately, early detection and efficient regenerative treatments can stop the disease's progression and save the teeth.To cure the gums, bones, and teeth, numerous regenerative dentistry techniques are available. 

 

The most popular regenerating techniques are as follows:

Regeneration of bone

The jawbone must be sufficiently dense and sturdy for dental implants and other restorative operations. The jawbone may have gotten too thin when periodontal disease set in for an implant to be adequately supported. One of the finest methods to encourage development and thicken the jawbone is natural bone regeneration (also known as bone grafting).

The first source of bone grafting material is either a bone bank or another area of the patient's body. In order to create a space in the jawbone where the grafting material will be snugly packed, the gums are gently pulled back.

The new bone is kept in shape by a membrane, and tissue-stimulating proteins and a platelet-rich growth factor can be employed to speed up the healing process. The surgical site will be filled with padding and sutured. The bone will eventually naturally repair and strengthen to the point where it can sustain an implant.

 

Gum Tissue Renewal

Gum grafting is the most common technique for regenerating gum tissue. The grin may appear toothy, discolored, or unpleasant when gum tissue has been removed due to periodontal disease. A gum graft seeks to cover any exposed tooth roots, symmetrically contour the gum line, and improve the condition of the gums.

A little piece of tissue from the roof of the mouth will first be removed, and it will be positioned in the center of a split-thickness incision at the recipient location. An anti-regenerative protective membrane, platelet-rich growth factor, and tissue-stimulating proteins will be applied to the surgical site before it is sutured shut. A healthy smile will result from the soft tissue naturally regenerating around the teeth.

 

Surgery for Pocket Reduction

By reducing the depth of the gum pockets, pocket reduction surgery aims to make it far more difficult for bacteria to enter the gum tissue. First, under local anesthesia, the gum tissue is removed from the teeth, and the subgingival area is carefully cleaned. To completely remove the tartar, dirt, and plaque from below the gum line, extensive scraping may be needed.

The surgical incision will subsequently be sutured closed after an antimicrobial treatment is administered to the affected area to eradicate any leftover bacteria. The natural healing of the gums is greatly accelerated, and tissue loss is stopped with the help of pocket reduction surgery.

 

Typically, laser pocket reduction (also known as laser-assisted reattachment procedures) can be performed without surgery.

 

Root planning and scaling

The word "scaling" describes the process of removing plaque and calculus (tartar) from the supragingival area (above the gum line). This procedure is typically carried out as part of a regular professional cleaning and is done under local anesthesia. Root planing is typically done after scaling in the subgingival area (below the gum line). The tooth root is first cleaned of tartar and poisons before being smoothed down to encourage healthy gum tissue repair.

The tooth root is planed to create a smooth surface that inhibits the recolonization of microorganisms. Surgery can be necessary if these techniques don't entirely get rid of the infection.