How to deal with loosening of the front teeth due to periodontitis?

Written by Li Bao Hua
Dentistry
Updated on September 04, 2024
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For periodontitis with loosening of the front teeth, an X-ray of the teeth is needed to assess the severity of the periodontitis. If the loosening of the front teeth is simply due to absorption of the alveolar bone, this can be addressed through basic periodontal treatment, which includes teeth cleaning to remove tartar, dental plaque, and other local irritants, followed by irrigation around the gums, medication application, or guided bone regeneration to improve the looseness of the teeth. However, if the periodontitis is accompanied by severe alveolar bone loss, tooth extraction may be necessary.

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Can periodontitis be treated by teeth cleaning?

Periodontitis can certainly be treated with teeth cleaning. Periodontitis develops further from gingivitis, which occurs when food residues accumulate around the gums due to not brushing and rinsing promptly after eating. This long-term irritation causes the gum tissue to become congested, swollen, or even suppurative. As gingivitis progresses, it can lead to periodontitis, an inflammation of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. If periodontitis is not treated promptly by cleaning the teeth and removing local irritants, it can eventually cause the teeth to become loose and, in severe cases, lead to tooth loss. It is advisable to seek early treatment from a periodontal specialist for periodontitis.

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Is cleaning teeth useful for periodontitis?

Periodontal cleaning is useful and necessary for gum disease. Cleaning for periodontal disease is a basic treatment method. Gum disease results from the progression and severity of gingivitis, which occurs when teeth are not adequately cleaned after brushing or mouth rinsing is not done promptly after eating. Food residues or plaque accumulate around the gums, causing prolonged irritation, congestion in the gum tissues, or bleeding during eating, which are also the earliest symptoms of gingivitis. This can further lead to the formation of tartar, which attaches to the root surfaces above and below the gums, known as supragingival and subgingival tartar, respectively. Subgingival tartar poses a greater risk as it may lead to the resorption of the alveolar bone. Therefore, it is essential to remove local irritants through dental cleaning in treating periodontitis, followed by subsequent treatments.

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What should I do if my front tooth falls out due to periodontitis?

Periodontitis has caused the loss of a front tooth, necessitating prompt dental restoration. After the loss of a front tooth due to periodontitis, it's important first to check whether there has been any resorption of the alveolar bone. If the alveolar bone is normal and shows no signs of inflammatory resorption, dental restoration can proceed directly. If the condition of the alveolar bone is favorable, an implant can be considered. During implantation, a single tooth is implanted, allowing for direct restoration with a porcelain crown without the need to grind the adjacent healthy teeth. However, if opting for a bridge, it may be necessary to grind the adjacent healthy teeth to support the bridge, meaning that at least three teeth would need to be involved in the restoration.

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Do you need to get your teeth cleaned for periodontitis?

Periodontitis is caused by the progression of gingivitis, where food debris or soft plaque around the teeth calcifies into tartar due to saliva, leading to further infection and disease of the periodontal tissues. This condition is known as periodontitis. The fundamental treatment for periodontitis involves removing the irritants, which means removing the tartar through teeth cleaning, followed by further treatment. After the tartar is removed, treatment can involve applying medication to the gums or performing bone graft surgery on the alveolar bone to aid in the recovery from periodontitis. Therefore, the initial step in treating periodontitis is teeth cleaning, which is also the first basic phase of treatment. After cleaning, medication is applied, followed by the maintenance phase for the teeth.

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Is gum recession the same as periodontitis?

Gingival recession is not true periodontitis. Periodontitis is an inflammation of the periodontal supporting tissues, primarily clinically manifested as gingivitis or periodontitis. Gingivitis is an early stage of periodontitis, characterized by bleeding during brushing or eating, disappearance of the normal shape or state of the gums, and symptoms such as red and swollen gums, pus discharge, and disappearance of the papillae. The presence of dental calculus, soft plaque, and bacterial plaque around the teeth are stimulants, suggesting these are indicators of periodontitis. Gingival recession may be a temporary phenomenon due to reasons such as occlusion. Severe gingival recession can cause exposure of the tooth root surfaces, leading to sensitivity of the roots. If periodontitis has already caused the teeth to become loose, it is necessary to promptly proceed with guided bone regeneration.