Dental cleaning or Periodontal Maintenance in Palma de Mallorca
The first thing to bear in mind is that regular cleanings are not a substitute for periodontal treatment.
In patients in whom periodontal treatment is necessary, i.e. periodontal treatment is necessary, i.e. not only the teeth are affected, but also the structures that support them, such as gums and bone. the supporting structures, such as gums and bone, are also affected, a dental cleaning will not prevent the recurrence of periodontal disease. periodontal disease.
Dental cleaning, as its name suggests, is limited to the teeth only, i.e. we can have very clean teeth but our gums or bone will still be affected.
Likewise, sometimes a cleaning in a patient who needs periodontal treatment or who is already in the maintenance phase can even be harmful to the gums, masking the disease and worsening the prognosis of the tooth.
Our Clinicas Udemax‘s dentists will establish the treatment indications for each of our patients, establish the most suitable protocol and supervise the evolution and specific needs of each case.
For periodontal treatment to be carried out, it is not only important to eliminate plaque and calculus deposits, but also to control the disease that this entails. Follow-up by our Clinicas Udemax dentists is essential to detect the presence of inflammation, bleeding and progression around the teeth.
Once the periodontal disease has stabilised, it will be necessary to establish the It is necessary to establish how often maintenance should be carried out for each individual case. each individual case, usually ranging from periodontal maintenance every 3 to 6 months, depending on a number of individual factors such as every 3 to 6 months, depending on a number of individual factors such as:
- The degree of illness.
- Associated risk factors such as diabetes and
tobacco - Efficiency in oral hygiene tasks.
That is why if you have any doubts, please contact one of our our centres for more information.
