How is periodontal abscess diagnosed?
Diagnosis of a periodontal abscess is based on medical and dental history as well as oral examination (pocket depth, swelling, suppuration, mobility, sensibility of the tooth). The most prevalent group of bacteria: P. gingivalis, P.
What are the advantages of Perioscopy?
Perioscopy is a great new tool in the preservation of a patient’s teeth and in the fight against periodontal (gum) disease. Perioscopy is overall more conservative and less invasive then traditional treatment options. It is also significantly more successful than traditional scaling procedures.
What is a periodontal abscess?
A periodontal abscess is a pocket of pus in the tissues of the gum. It looks like a small red ball pushing out of the swollen gum. An abscess can occur with serious gum disease (periodontitis), which causes the gums to pull away from the teeth.
What does periodontal abscess look like?
A periodontal abscess is a pocket of pus in the tissues of the gum. It looks like a small red ball pushing out of the swollen gum. An abscess can occur with serious gum disease (periodontitis), which causes the gums to pull away from the teeth. This leaves deep pockets where bacteria can grow.
How urgent is a periodontal abscess?
Tooth abscess is absolutely a dental emergency. If you have a tooth abscess, you need to seek treatment immediately. Left untreated, abscess can lead to infection that spreads through the body causing serious and even life-threatening effects. The sooner these issues are treated the better!
When is a Perioscopy used?
The perioscope is used in a nonsurgical procedure to treat periodontal (gum) disease. This means there will be no cutting, stitching, or prolonged healing. The dental field has now joined other medical fields in adopting a minimally invasive form of treatment that can take the place of surgery.
What is Perioscopy?
Perioscopy utilises a miniature dental endoscope with advanced video lighting and 48 times magnification that allows clinicians to see details of tooth anatomy and mineralised deposits and treat periodontal disease in a minimally invasive way. The camera is attached to a probe which is gently placed below the gum line.