If gingival hyperplasia is associated with medications, discontinuing use of the medication often results in the gums returning to normal.
Not exact matches
If gingivitis is not treated properly and in a timely fashion, it can result in
gingival recession and bone loss resulting in the necessity for tooth extractions.
If, during the prophylaxis, more problems are found your small dog might need root planning, sub
gingival curettage, gingivectomy, or even tooth removal.
A comprehensive pet dental cleaning at Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists, involves removal of plaque and calculus either with hand instruments, or sonic / ultrasonic instruments above and below the
gingival margin, periodontal probing, intra-oral radiographs, charting, and more involved treatment such as deep periodontal therapy or extractions
if indicated.
If the periodontal ligament is not visible, crown reduction and
gingival closure can be performed.
At this stage, curettage of the gum tissue is also highly recommended with the possibility of
gingival flap surgery
if pockets are deeper than 3 - 4 mm.
This involves removal of plaque and calculus either with hand instruments, or sonic / ultrasonic instruments above and below the
gingival margin, periodontal probing, intra-oral radiographs, charting, and more involved treatment such as deep periodontal therapy or extractions
if indicated.