Periodontal Disease and its Prevention

Prevention of periodontal diseases

Department of Community and preventive dentistry Bolan medical college Quetta

Dr. Najeeb Ullah Tareen

Periodontal DiseaseDisease which affect Periodontium

Tissue which surround and support the teethTypes1-Gingivitis (Acute)2-Periodontitis (Severe)

Periodontal Diseases

Prevention

Periodontal disease can be prevented by preventing plaque accumulation

Two Ways of Preventing Periodontal Diseases

Mechanical Chemical Control of Gingivitis 1-Tooth Brushing2-Dental Flossing3-Polishing

Control of Periodontitis1-Scaling and Root Planning 2-Periodontal Surgery

Control of Gingivitis1-Tooth Paste (Abrasive agent)2-Mouth Wash (Antiseptic)

Control of Gingivitis (Mechanical) 1-Tooth Brushing • Widely used mechanical means of

personal plaque control in the world.• Current opinion favors use of soft or

medium textured bristle, nylon, multitufted tooth brush with short head.2-Dental Flossing

A bundle of thin filaments used to remove food and dental plaque from interdental space.

3-Polishing

Plaque removal is obviously inhibited by surface roughness.Smooth Surfaces are difficult to get attached from plaque accumulation

Control of Periodontitis (Mechanical)1-Scaling & Root Planning

Scaling: It is a type of cleaning.it removes plaques and tartar from around and below the gum line.Root Planning: It involves scraping and smoothing the root surfaces of teeth.

2-Periodontal SurgeryPeriodontal surgery is a plastic (Reshaping) surgical procedure designed to restore and regenerate normal form and function to lost and damaged periodontal structures which support the teeth.

Control of Gingivitis (Chemical)1-Tooth Paste

A gel dentifrice used with a tooth brush as an accessory.Use for therapeutic delivery of various antimicrobials.

IngredientsAbrasives Fluorides

SurfactantAntibacterial Agents

2-Mouth Wash• An Antiseptic Solution used to enhance Oral Hygiene.

Q.No.1Which of the following causes Periodontal Diseases?

1. Dental Plaque

2. Tooth Brush

A person can’t have good general health without good oral health.