Periodontology is a specialist branch of dentistry that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the periodontium.

The periodontium represents the supporting tissue of the tooth, which consists of the gums – gingiva, alveolar bone, and the periodontal ligament that connects the tooth and bone. Diseases that affect the periodontium are gingivitis and periodontitis. They are caused by the accumulation of bacteria and tartar.

Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums – gingiva, and is characterized by redness and bleeding of the gingiva. Although gingivitis is most often caused by bacteria from plaque and calculus (deposits on hard dental tissues), there are also some conditions in which people are particularly prone to developing gingivitis, such as: puberty, pregnancy, orthodontic irregularities, systemic diseases and the use of certain drugs, nicotine consumption and alcohol, taking oral contraceptives… If gingivitis is not treated in time, periodontitis develops as a more severe form of periodontal disease.

Chronic periodontitis that is not treated leads to the loss of periodontal tissues (supporting elements of the teeth) and causes the teeth to wobble and move. In the most severe cases, such teeth must be removed. In order to prevent the occurrence of periodontal tissue diseases, it is necessary to maintain good oral hygiene regularly, but also to visit the dentist regularly so that tartar, which is the main cause of periodontal diseases, can be removed in time.

Dental implants are used to replace lost teeth.

They have become increasingly popular as an alternative to mobile prosthesis. Dental implants can be used to support crowns that replace single missing teeth, bridges that replace several missing teeth, and even dentures in patients who have lost their teeth.

Implants are generally manufactured from titanium – a metal known to be compatible with body tissues and are able to integrate with bone during healing. The implant is installed in the jaw.

During healing, which usually takes between two and six months, the surface of the implant fuses with the surrounding bone, a process known as osseointegration. Once this process is complete, the implant is stable enough to support one or more new teeth.

After the healing period, an impression is taken to make the tooth, the tooth is placed on the implant, adjusted to match the shape, color and dimensions of the mouth, the functionality of the tooth and the aesthetics of the smile are restored.

According to the literature, 80% of implants last more than 10 years. Dental implants need lifelong maintenance, just like teeth, to last as long as possible.

Dental hygiene includes methods of achieving the necessary protection against harmful bacteria and microbes in the oral cavity.

Only professional, regular and correct teeth cleaning ensures optimal control of oral health. Even if you regularly and carefully maintain oral hygiene, approximately 30% of tooth surfaces remain uncleaned: over 90% of people do not know how to properly maintain oral hygiene (brushing their teeth).

If your oral hygiene is not great, tartar and plaque that will appear in your mouth. They contain harmful bacteria that lead not only to periodontal problems, but they will contribute to the rapid development of caries. Professional cleaning will minimize the occurrence of caries and periodontitis and extend the life of your teeth.

It consists of removal of plaque and pigments that cannot be removed by normal brushing. It is a combination of tooth sandblasting (calcium carbonate powder is used under a stream of water and air) and tartar cleaning (tartar is removed with an ultrasound machine).

These dental hygiene treatments are painless. After a professional cleaning you will need to continue taking care of your oral health with electric tooth brush, interdental brushes and mouthwash at home.

Restorative dental medicine is a branch of dental medicine and its goal is to diagnose and remove caries and replace lost tissue. These are the most common procedures that we perform every day.

Nowadays, these procedures are performed quickly and painlessly thanks to highly effective anesthetics and highly developed aesthetic materials.

Dental caries is tooth damage caused by the bacteria Streptococcus mutans. By its action, the bacteria disintegrates sugar and leads to a change in the amount of acid in the oral cavity. The action of acid leads to the destruction of teeth. Dental caries starts on the enamel and spreads through the dentin, and if it is not repaired in time, inflammation of the dental pulp, i.e. the nerve, occurs. If dental caries reaches the nerve, the tooth must be treated endodontically.

According to the World Health Organization, dental caries is the most widespread disease today, which can greatly affect human health. In order to repair dental caries, it is necessary to diagnose it with an intraoral x-ray or dental examination. Caries repair requires knowledge and experience, so with new materials, a large part of the damaged or caries-destroyed tissue can be reconstructed, so that the repaired tooth imitates the appearance of a natural tooth.