Gum curettage

Almost everyone knows about tartar—the appearance of hardened plaque on teeth is inevitable, although good oral hygiene can slow down its formation.

What happens next if the tartar begins to grow significantly? In this case, it not only remains on the teeth, but also begins to accumulate under the gums, forming periodontal pockets. This can lead to very serious and unpleasant consequences, ranging from bad breath and bleeding gums to loosening and loss of teeth.

To eliminate this problem and remove dental deposits from periodontal pockets, a gum curettage procedure is performed. In dental practice, closed and open curettage are used

Closed curettage is a simpler procedure that does not damage the integrity of the gums. This type of curettage is indicated for periodontitis, chronic gum inflammation, and before implant placement, provided that gum tissue atrophy is not yet severe and the pocket depth is no more than 5 mm.

In more complex cases, when periodontal pockets are deeper than 5 mm, open curettage is required. In this case, the dentist cuts the gum to access the base of the tooth for deeper cleaning and antiseptic treatment.

We strongly recommend that you have your teeth professionally cleaned on a regular basis to remove tartar at an early stage of its formation in a timely and reliable manner.

And if gum curettage is still necessary, the specialists at City Smile Clinic will perform the procedure as comfortably as possible and with the best results.