Treatments

Non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease with Laser

Our goal is to make you keep forever your teeth in your mouth!

Periodontal disease (Periodontitis), is a pathology of the support structure of the teeth , which includes: alveolar bone, root cement, periodontal ligament and gums. The disease is primarily caused by many strains of bacteria but different co-factors can play an important role even though alone they would not be enough to cause the disease.
The first visible signs are generally: the bleeding on brushing of the gums, the recession of soft tissues, the mobility and hypersensitivity of the teeth, their change of position and  persistent bad breath. If untreated periodontitis LEADS TO LOSS OF TEETH.

Thanks to the systematic use of the microscope and combined laser surgery, it is possible to treat periodontitis. The microscope permits treatment of the periodontal pockets along the roots while avoiding surgical flaps. The laser allows the elimination of periodontal pathogens bacteria even in areas which cannot be easily reached by drugs.

Eliminated the bacteria, periodontal pockets are closed again, the bone regenerates, reaching our goal of keeping the teeth in the mouth, thus avoiding more invasive and expensive treatments such as tooth extraction and / or the use of dental implantology .

Traditional surgical treatments	Advantages of non-surgical treatment
It does not radically eliminate pathogens, with a high risk of relapse.	Anaesthesia is not needed.
It assumes the execution of endodontic and prosthetic treatments (root canals, bridges and crowns).	It immediately eliminates bleeding of the gums.
It may leave the teeth's roots uncovered, creating noticeable esthetic damage and sensitivity problems.	it Eliminates discomfort caused by the surgery.
It difficulty controls the following types of periodontitis: juvenile, aggressive, and particularly those defined as resistant to therapy.	It Reduces and/or eliminates the mobility of the teeth.
Because of stitches in the gum postoperative course is more painful and troublesome	It seals periodontal pockets.
	Periodontal tissues are regenerated: bone and ligament.
	it keeps many more elements in function..
	It has a greater index of success.
	It allows for an easy solution in case of relapse.
	It reduces economic and biological costs.

The New Diagnostic Approach

The traditional clinical and radiographic diagnosis is now flanked by sophisticated analysis of molecular biology. Therefore, you can set an effective therapy based on objective data from laboratory.

Biomolecular Diagnostic

Microbiological test

Microbiological test allow us to characterize, from a qualitative as well as quantitative point of view, the bacterial population present during different phases of the treatment.
This represents an indispensable instrument for the understanding of the evolution and conclusion of the periodontitis

Genetic test

Genetic test provides information on the immune response of the patient, indicating an hereditary predisposition. In this way different risk profiles are defined for the development of periodontitis or of serious and refractory to the therapy forms. In candidates for implant surgery it marks an increased risk for failure. For recovering patients, genetic testing is important in order to formulate the follow up plan. An examination of the vitamin D receptor (VDR taql) report the possible occurrence of osteoporosis, also important in periodontal disease because the teeth are linked to the bone joint.

How Samples for the Tests are Done

The taking of the sample is, in both cases, quick and painless. In the case of the microbiological test, small absorbent paper points are inserted in the periodontal pockets. For the genetic test, a swab is wiped across the inside of the cheek.

The New Therapeutic Approach

1. The entire treatment is executed with the microscope.
2. Thorough decontamination of the periodontal pockets.
3. Objective validation of the results obtained: pre and post-operation tests.
4. Maintenance of the results obtained: simple and immediate treatment of relapse.

Periodontitis and Systemic diseases

Recent and accredited researches show the existence of a strong correlation between periodontal disease and important systemic pathologies. The risk of worsening cardiovascular pathologies, diabetes, and premature childbirth is increased in patients with untreated periodontitis