Gingival Curettage

Gingival curettage is a dental treatment to remove diseased tissue from the gums. This procedure is often preferred in the treatment of gingivitis and periodontal diseases. Curettage promotes the regeneration of healthy gum tissue by removing harmful bacteria and plaque from gum pockets.

Gingival curettage is very important for dental health. Removing inflamed tissues reduces the risk of gum recession and bone loss. This treatment is usually performed under local anesthesia while the gum pocket is cleaned. After the curettage procedure, mild tenderness may be seen in the gums, but this is temporary. After treatment, it is important to brush and floss regularly to maintain gum health. In addition, it is possible to diagnose possible problems early with periodic dentist checks.

Curettage gum treatment is a procedure carried out in regular steps to regain gum health. This process proceeds in stages and a specific goal is pursued at each stage:

Before starting the treatment, the dentist assesses the gum health. The depth of the gum pockets and the level of gingivitis are determined.

Local anesthesia is applied to the gum area to ensure patient comfort during the curettage procedure.

After the anesthesia takes effect, the dentist removes plaque and bacteria accumulated in the gum pockets with special tools.

If there are infected or dead tissues in the gum tissue during the cleaning process, they are also removed.

It is normal to experience mild sensitivity or bleeding after the procedure. The dentist will make recommendations to speed up the healing process and may recommend painkillers or special mouthwashes. Periodic post-treatment dental check-ups allow you to monitor the healing process and solve potential problems at an early stage. Regular check-ups contribute to the long-term preservation of gum health.

What is Gingival Curettage?

Gingival curettage is a method used in the treatment of gum diseases. It allows the bacteria and plaque in the gum pockets to be cleaned. This procedure, which is especially effective in the treatment of advanced gum diseases, helps the gums to become healthy again. While the curettage process supports the prevention of conditions such as gingivitis, bleeding and gingival recession, it makes it possible to perform deep cleaning.

The gingival curettage procedure is performed in several steps. First, local anesthesia is applied in the area deemed appropriate by the dentist. In this way, the patient does not feel pain or discomfort during the procedure. In curettage, bacteria, plaque and inflamed tissues accumulated in the gum pockets are removed with special tools. During this procedure, laser gum curettage method may be preferred in some cases. The laser targets inflamed tissues and bacteria without touching the gums. It reduces bleeding. This accelerates the healing process after the procedure.

It is normal to see a slight bleeding after the procedure. You may also experience gum tenderness and pain after gum curettage. Your dentist may recommend painkillers or special mouthwashes to reduce the pain. Reviews of those who have had gum curettage often indicate that this treatment is effective and relaxing. A significant number of patients observe a noticeable improvement in their gums after treatment.

In which cases is gum curettage performed? Gum curettage is a preferred treatment method especially in the following cases:

Curettage is performed when the inflammation of the gums requires deep cleaning of bacteria and plaque.

If the pockets between the tooth and the gum deepen, curettage is performed to clean the bacteria in these pockets.

Curettage is an effective method to remove inflamed tissues and support healthy tissue formation in receding areas.

In cases such as continuous gum bleeding and sensitivity, these complaints can be reduced with curettage.

When inflammation or infection is seen in a certain area of the gums, localized curettage treatment can be applied.

These cases are treated to show the positive effects of gingival curettage on dental health and to prevent the progression of gum diseases.

Elşen Yusufoğlu performs many diagnostic and treatment applications in this field. You can contact us for detailed information and appointment.