Chronic gingivitis - inflammation of the edge of the gum and gingival papillae, which occurs during periods (exacerbations are replaced by remission). Provoke the emergence of such a disease facultative microflora, which accumulates in the deposits on the teeth with insufficient daily care of the oral cavity. Also, it can be associated with prolonged irritation of the gum with dental calculus, broken tooth, orthodontic apparatus.
Symptoms of chronic gingivitis
Symptoms of chronic gingivitis are:
- swelling, redness or cyanosis of the gums;
- bleeding (especially often when cleaning teeth);
- plaque deposition;
- bad breath.
Hypertrophic gingivitis in the chronic form is manifested by the growth of the gingival tissues. The severity of such a symptom may be mild or severe, when more than half of the tooth crown is closed. With edematic form, the gums are slightly painful and with periodontal false pockets. With the plasmacytal form of chronic gingivitis, microabscesses are formed, and inflammation spreads to the palate.
Treatment of chronic gingivitis
Treatment of chronic gingivitis provides for the elimination of local traumatizing and gum irritating factors. The patient must have:
- remove dental deposits;
- to cure caries ;
- restore the destroyed teeth;
- correct bite abnormalities;
- to eliminate defects in prosthetics or sealing;
- replace orthodontic and orthopedic structures.
In the complex treatment of chronic gingivitis, preparations are used to treat the oral mucosa:
- Chlorhexidine;
- Miramistin ;
- Metrogil-denta.
In some cases, the patient also needs to use decongestants and antibiotics. A positive effect in the treatment of such a disease is provided by gum massage, laser therapy, UFO and drug electrophoresis.
In chronic generalized severe gingivitis, cryodestruction or diathermocoagulation of growth occurs.