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Parodentium is the tissue surrounding a tooth. The most common periodontal diseases are gingivitis (inflammation of gums) andperiodontitis (destruction of the tooth’s supporting tissue). As a rule these are two interrelated forms of disease. First, there is inflammation in the gingival tissues and in the future it involves the nearest structures of parodentium - periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. |
That’s why it is very important to avoid formation of bacterial plaque (the sticky, colorless film constantly forming on teeth).If plaque is not removed, it hardens and forms a rough porous cover, called dental tartar. With progress of the disease bacteria and toxins presented in the composition of dental deposits may initiate the destruction of tissues supporting the teeth... |