{"id":182,"date":"2017-06-13T11:34:04","date_gmt":"2017-06-13T11:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalmurtra.com\/?page_id=182"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:05:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T11:05:31","slug":"periodoncia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.murtradental.com\/en\/periodoncia\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontics"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.murtradental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Periodoncia-150x150.png\" alt=\"Periodoncia\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" title=\"Periodontics\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tPERIODONTICS\n\t<\/h3>\n<h3>\n\t\tPeriodontics\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p><strong>The tissues that support the teeth are just as important as the teeth themselves. For this reason, periodontics addresses all pathologies that may affect the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth (gums, periodontal ligament, and bone). Its goal is therefore to prevent, diagnose, and treat any potential issues that may arise. Your gums should look healthy and strong.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tHow can periodontal diseases be prevented?\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Proper oral hygiene (twice a day) is one of the<\/strong> <strong>ways to prevent periodontal diseases.<\/strong> In this way, we can control the levels of dental plaque (or biofilm, a film of bacteria and food debris that deposits on the surface of the teeth and gums).<\/p>\n<p>Through two methods:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The mechanical method, which consists of conventional or electric brushing, the use of dental floss, and interdental brushes for wider spaces between teeth where the floss passes easily.<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The chemical method, which involves the use of specific toothpastes and mouthwashes or oral gels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPodr\u00edamos decir que una buena higiene es un aspecto muy clave para<br \/>\nconseguir reducir los niveles de enfermedad, pero no es el \u00fanico. <strong>Para poder\u00a0realizar un correcto diagn\u00f3stico precoz de un posible problema periodontal,\u00a0debemos realizar revisiones peri\u00f3dicas y de mantenimiento con el periodoncista,\u00a0cada 3 meses o 6 meses o 1 vez al a\u00f1o, dependiendo de la situaci\u00f3n periodontal\u00a0de cada paciente.<\/strong>\n<h3>\n\t\tWhat are the most common causes?\n\t<\/h3>\n\tLas enfermedades periodontales podr\u00edamos etiquetarlas como infecciones<br \/>\nprovocadas por m\u00faltiples bacterias que se sit\u00faan debajo de las enc\u00edas, concretamente\u00a0entre la enc\u00eda y el diente. Dicha placa dental bacteriana si no se elimina diariamente,\u00a0se calcifica con el paso del tiempo y se transforma en sarro.\nEn el caso de la <strong>gingivitis<\/strong> el ac\u00famulo de bacterias (placa dental o sarro)<br \/>\nproduce una inflamaci\u00f3n de los tejidos adyacentes que se manifiesta con<br \/>\nenrojecimiento, inflamaci\u00f3n, sangrado espont\u00e1neo o al cepillado, consistencia\u00a0esponjosa de los tejidos gingivales y sin evidencia radiogr\u00e1fica de p\u00e9rdida de hueso.\nEn el caso de la <strong>periodontitis<\/strong> tambi\u00e9n son las bacterias las causantes del<br \/>\nproblema, provocando inflamaci\u00f3n de las enc\u00edas, sangrado espont\u00e1neo o al cepillarse,\u00a0molestias, supuraci\u00f3n, mal sabor de boca, retracci\u00f3n de los tejidos (la enc\u00eda baja y\u00a0cada vez queda m\u00e1s expuesto el diente), cambios de posici\u00f3n de los dientes,\u00a0hipersensibilidad con los cambios t\u00e9rmicos, dolor, movilidad dental. Acompa\u00f1ado en\u00a0este caso de una destrucci\u00f3n del hueso que soporta los dientes.\nA parte de la presencia de <strong>bacterias pat\u00f3genas<\/strong> y de una <strong>higiene oral<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>deficiente<\/strong> o el uso de una t\u00e9cnica de cepillado err\u00f3nea, existen m\u00faltiples factores\u00a0de riesgo que tambi\u00e9n ayudan a que aparezcan problemas periodontales, c\u00f3mo:\n<p><strong>Environmental Factors<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tobacco (the main factor), stress, and overweight;<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Genetics<\/strong> (family history), systemic diseases (diabetes, immunosuppression, blood disorders, osteoporosis, viral infections such as herpes);<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Hormonal changes<\/strong> (pregnancy, menstrual cycle, puberty);<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Some <strong>medications<\/strong> (anticonvulsants, antiepileptics, immunosuppressants, calcium channel blockers for hypertension, and oral contraceptives);<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\">And <strong>anatomical factors of the mouth<\/strong>, such as misaligned teeth or <strong>foreign objects<\/strong> like poorly fitted prostheses and overhanging restorations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\t\tHow do periodontal problems affect oral health, and what long-term effects can they have?\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>The presence of gingivitis or periodontitis causes a series of<\/strong> <strong>clinical manifestations that can alarm and bother the patient in their daily life.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the case of gingivitis, if treated properly, it is a reversible condition, unlike periodontitis, where the destruction and loss of attachment of the tissues surrounding the tooth are irreversible.<\/p>\n<p>The main oral clinical manifestations that we can observe are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The presence of persistent bleeding, pain, and gum recession;<\/li>\n<li>Bad taste in the mouth or halitosis;<\/li>\n<li>Tooth hypersensitivity and gum sensitivity;<\/li>\n<li>Problems chewing properly;<\/li>\n<li>Tooth mobility;<\/li>\n<li>And the worst negative consequence would be the total loss of the tooth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nLa periodontitis al ser una enfermedad inflamatoria se ha visto tambi\u00e9n<br \/>\nrelacionada con enfermedades endocrinas y cardiovasculares, como ser\u00eda el caso de\u00a0la diabetes mellitus.\n<p>Having active periodontitis during pregnancy can also increase the risk of a possible premature birth.<\/p>\n<p>We must pay close attention to periodontal diseases, as if left untreated in the long term, they can affect all the teeth and compromise our overall health.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tTreatment\n\t<\/h3>\n\tLos tres objetivos principales del tratamiento de las enfermedades<br \/>\nperiodontales son los siguientes:\n<ol>\n<li>Reduce or eliminate the bacteria responsible for causing the disease.<\/li>\n<li>Attempt to suppress, reduce, or modify the potential risk factors that worsen the condition;<\/li>\n<li>Provide favorable conditions so that it remains stable over time and under control.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The most common treatments we perform in the clinic are the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Higiene o profilaxis dental<\/strong> &#8211; limpiar las bacterias acumuladas mediante la supresi\u00f3n\u00a0de la placa y sarro depositadas encima de la enc\u00eda;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Raspado y alisado radicular o\u00a0curetaje<\/strong> &#8211; tiene el mismo objetivo que la higiene pero en este caso pretende tambi\u00e9n\u00a0eliminar las bacterias ubicadas debajo de la enc\u00eda;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cirug\u00eda de acceso periodontal<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; en aquellos casos d\u00f3nde el sarro est\u00e1 muy profundo, o existe una bolsa infra\u00f3sea en\u00a0la cual no llegue la cureta o que el sarro se encuentre entre las ra\u00edces de los dientes multiradiculares hace que necesitemos abrir la enc\u00eda para poder eliminar este sarro subgingival y tejido inflamatorio, proporcionar una anatom\u00eda adecuada y regenerar, si se puede, el defecto existente.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alargamientos coronarios, Gingivectom\u00eda o remodelado est\u00e9tico de las enc\u00edas &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0pretende recortar y remodelar el contorno gingival de alrededor del diente y as\u00ed poder exponer m\u00e1s superficie;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amputaci\u00f3n de papilas por agrandamientos gingivales<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; eliminar aquella enc\u00eda agrandada que compromete: una correcta higiene y est\u00e9ticamente;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cirug\u00eda mucogingival<\/strong> &#8211; pretende corregir aquellos defectos de forma, posici\u00f3n y aumento de la enc\u00eda que rodea el diente.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\t\tCLINICAL CASES\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.murtradental.com\/en\/triclosan-que-es-y-sus-posibles-efectos\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Triclosan, what it is and its possible effects\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.murtradental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/william-warby-1390588-unsplash-1-1-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"Triclos\u00e1n - cepillo de dientes y pasta\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.murtradental.com\/en\/triclosan-que-es-y-sus-posibles-efectos\/\" title=\"Triclosan, what it is and its possible effects\" tabindex=\"0\">Triclosan, what it is and its possible effects<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp; 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Marta Troyano, anteriormente parte del &#8230;\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.murtradental.com\/en\/10-consejos-de-salud-dental-para-embarazadas\/\" title=\"Read More\" target=\"_self\">Seguir leyendo &#8594;<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PERIODONCIA Periodoncia Los tejidos que dan soporte a los dientes son igual de importantes que los dientes. Por esta raz\u00f3n la periodoncia trata todas aquellas patolog\u00edas que puedan afectar a los tejidos que rodean y soportan a los dientes (enc\u00eda, ligamento periodontal y hueso). Por lo tanto tiene como objetivo: prevenir, diagnosticar y tratar todas&hellip;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":570,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Tratamiento %%title%% %%page%% %%sep%% %%sitename%% Barcelona","_seopress_titles_desc":"PERIODONCIA Periodoncia Los tejidos que dan soporte a los dientes son igual de importantes que los dientes. 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