Irreversible gingival atrophy? Early treatment can restore health.
The so-called irreversible gingival atrophy is not unreasonable, but it is too absolute and one-sided. ? There are many reasons and degrees of gingival atrophy. For advanced gingival atrophy, which is as serious as periodontitis and pulpitis, it is naturally extremely difficult to completely recover to a healthy state. But if it can be found early, there is still room for treatment and rescue. ?
As for patients with early gingival atrophy, Director Yang Xuechao said that it can be treated by removing stimulation. If treated properly, patients can basically return to a more natural and healthy state. ? Early gingival atrophy should first actively remove the stimulation of bacterial infection, such as removing dental plaque, and establish a healthy periodontal state through these methods. At this time, some atrophied gums can recover on their own. If self-healing is not ideal, soft tissue transplantation can also be used to repair atrophic gingival tissue, thus improving the appearance of patients. ?
However, if the patient is treated with obvious symptoms in the later stage, Director Yang Xuechao will feel a little sorry and it is almost impossible to recover. ? When the gums are severely atrophied, it will lead to pulpitis, tooth loosening and so on. And pulpitis is very serious. Root canal therapy is also needed. There is definitely no comparability in the function between the dead pulp teeth and the living pulp teeth after root canal treatment. However, if the teeth become loose, even treatment can't prevent them from falling off. Therefore, whether gingival atrophy is reversible depends on its severity. The earlier treatment and intervention, the greater the space for rehabilitation. ?
Gingival atrophy is closely related to periodontitis. In order to effectively treat gingival atrophy, Director Yang Xuechao said that improving periodontal condition is the key. If periodontal health can't be restored, there is no way to treat gingival atrophy.
Therefore, according to Director Yang Xuechao, the basic treatment of gingival atrophy is similar to periodontal disease. Only when the periodontal tissue is restored to a healthy state can the next treatment be carried out to restore the atrophic tissue. If the patient intends to receive orthodontic treatment, a healthy periodontal condition is more important. ? It is generally recommended to clean and scrape periodontal disease, remove bacterial infection factors and control periodontitis. After the periodontal condition returns to a healthy state, further treatment can be carried out according to the patient's needs, including soft tissue transplantation. Orthodontics itself is not necessarily related to gingival atrophy. However, when severe periodontitis is caused by gingival atrophy, it is necessary to wait until the periodontium returns to normal and controllable state before correcting it. ? Director Yang Xuechao reminded that good diet and living habits will help to improve periodontitis. If you find yourself with gingival atrophy, developing good eating habits and strengthening oral care will have a positive impact on the treatment of gingival atrophy while cooperating with doctors.