Diagnosis of gum diseases are done to examine gums whether there is any plaque and tartar formation or any inflammation of gums and loss of bone under teeth. Dentist perform the following tests to diagnose the gum diseases.
Physical examination of gums
Dentist visually examines the gum tissue surrounding each and every tooth. The color and shape of the gum tissue is compared with healthy gum. Dentists check for redness, bleeding from gums and swelling of gums surrounding the teeth. If the gum between the teeth is blunt then it can be diagnosed as periodontal disease. Sensitivity of tooth around the gum line is due to the receding gums.
Taking x-rays
Dental bite wing x-rays are taken which gives the pictures showing the level of underlying bone. These will help you to diagnose whether the bone has lost due to periodontal diseases. Eighteen mouth x-rays are taken to make up the full mouth series to diagnose the gum problems.
Testing teeth movement
Teeth movement is determined by pushing the teeth between two instrument handles and observe the mobility. The mobility of teeth indicates that there is a possibility of loss of teeth.
Sensitivity of teeth
Sensitivity of teeth is done to diagnose the gum problems. Sensitivity of teeth is due to the receding gums. Receding gums indicates the sign of gum problems.
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Measuring the gum pockets depth (Periodontal Probing)
Periodontal probing is a technique used to determine how severe the gum problem is. It is used to diagnose the gum problem by using a instrument called probe. It is a fine instrument where tip is inserted into the pockets of the teeth to determine the depth of the pockets surrounding the teeth. In this, probing is done 3 times on cheek side and 3 times on tongue side and determines the depth of the pockets.
Pockets measuring less than 3mm indicates that the gums are healthy. Pockets measuring more than 3mm to 5mm indicates that there is sign of gum diseases. If the pocket depth is more than 5mm it indicates that the disease condition is severe and there is loss of bone. It is a painless technique and it is more reliable and accurate.
Dentist visually examines the gum tissue surrounding each and every tooth. The color and shape of the gum tissue is compared with healthy gum. Dentists check for redness, bleeding from gums and swelling of gums surrounding the teeth. If the gum between the teeth is blunt then it can be diagnosed as periodontal disease. Sensitivity of tooth around the gum line is due to the receding gums.
Taking x-rays
Dental bite wing x-rays are taken which gives the pictures showing the level of underlying bone. These will help you to diagnose whether the bone has lost due to periodontal diseases. Eighteen mouth x-rays are taken to make up the full mouth series to diagnose the gum problems.
Teeth movement is determined by pushing the teeth between two instrument handles and observe the mobility. The mobility of teeth indicates that there is a possibility of loss of teeth.
Sensitivity of teeth
Sensitivity of teeth is done to diagnose the gum problems. Sensitivity of teeth is due to the receding gums. Receding gums indicates the sign of gum problems.
Periodontal probing is a technique used to determine how severe the gum problem is. It is used to diagnose the gum problem by using a instrument called probe. It is a fine instrument where tip is inserted into the pockets of the teeth to determine the depth of the pockets surrounding the teeth. In this, probing is done 3 times on cheek side and 3 times on tongue side and determines the depth of the pockets.
Pockets measuring less than 3mm indicates that the gums are healthy. Pockets measuring more than 3mm to 5mm indicates that there is sign of gum diseases. If the pocket depth is more than 5mm it indicates that the disease condition is severe and there is loss of bone. It is a painless technique and it is more reliable and accurate.
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