The periodontal disease (also known as periodontits or pyorrhoea) is an inflammatory disease affecting the periodontium, that is, the tissue that support the teeth: the gingiva, the bone and the ligaments into which the teeth are anchored. The disease is usually painless and can progressed significantly before the patients seek treatment.
Periodontitis is very common, ¾ of the adult population are affected by this disease, for this regular dental check-ups are required to identify early signs of the disease. The periodontal disease affects at the beginning only the soft tissue causing the gingivitis that can be treated. Gengivitis can progress into periodontitis: deep pockets are created between the teeth and the gums where the plaque becomes mineralized and form tartar. Tartar is firmly attached to the tooth to be removed at home with the toothbrush. When plaque and tartar are supragingival (below the gum) they can lead to periodontitis that, if not properly treated, can lead to the loosing of healthy teeth.
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