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===Periodontitis===  

===Periodontitis===  

Untreated gingivitis may progress to periodontitis. In most instances in a practice situation, periodontitis is irreversible. It is important to remember that periodontitis is a site-specific disease, i.e. it may affect one or more sites of one or several teeth. The aim of treatment is thus to prevent development of new lesions at other sites and to prevent further tissue destruction at sites which are already affected. Treatment consists of a dental scale and polish and root surface debridement. Teeth with severe periodontitis will need to be extracted and periodontal surgery may be necessary.

Untreated gingivitis may progress to periodontitis. In most instances in a practice situation, periodontitis is irreversible. It is important to remember that periodontitis is a site-specific disease, i.e. it may affect one or more sites of one or several teeth. The aim of treatment is thus to prevent development of new lesions at other sites and to prevent further tissue destruction at sites which are already affected. Treatment consists of a dental scale and polish and root surface debridement. Teeth with severe periodontitis need to be extracted and periodontal surgery may be necessary.

Professional periodontal therapy removes dental deposits above and below the gingival margin. It then rests with the owner to ensure that plaque does not reaccumulate. Meticulous supragingival plaque control, by means of daily toothbrushing and adjunctive antiseptics when indicated, will prevent migration of the plaque below the gingival margin. If the subgingival tooth surfaces are kept clean, the sulcular epithelium will reattach.

Professional periodontal therapy removes dental deposits above and below the gingival margin. It then rests with the owner to ensure that plaque does not reaccumulate. Meticulous supragingival plaque control, by means of daily toothbrushing and adjunctive antiseptics when indicated, will prevent migration of the plaque below the gingival margin. If the subgingival tooth surfaces are kept clean, the sulcular epithelium will reattach.

*Periodontal surgery may be indicated (if the owner has shown the ability to maintain adequate plaque control).

*Periodontal surgery may be indicated (if the owner has shown the ability to maintain adequate plaque control).

Educate the owner of the disease process and also educate them on good daily dental home care such as tooth brushing and diet. Regular examinations to assess the condition of the teeth are vital and the owner needs to be made aware of this.

Educate the owner about the disease process and also educate them on good daily dental home care such as tooth brushing and diet. Regular examinations to assess the condition of the teeth are vital and the owner needs to be made aware of this.

===Periodontal Pockets===

===Periodontal Pockets===