oral Tissues, gum, and bone
Mouth Lesions- Colored areas
Mouth Lesions (or colored areas) can be red/purple, brown, or black. They are more common in people over 60 and are typically located either under the tongue or at the back of the roof of the mouth.
mouth lesions- swelling
Swelling in your mouth can have several causes. These commonly range from infection, trauma and blocked salivary glands to normal bone growth. Less commonly, mouth swellings may be due to cysts or tumors.
mouth lesions- ulcers
Mouth ulcers are raw spots on your gums or the lining of your mouth formed mostly in response to some form of irritant. An ulcer is often whitish in the middle with an edge of redder tissue around it. Depending on their cause, mouth ulcers may be quite painful but usually resolve within 7-10 days.
Mouth lesions- white spots
Most white spots are thickenings of normal mouth tissue in response to some form of irritant. The white spot may be firmer than the surrounding tissue due to this thickening. Less commonly, white spots can indicate an infection or disease process.
Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a term describing infection of the tissues which surround a tooth. There are two types of periodontal disease: ‘gingivitis’ is an infection and inflammation of the gums around the neck of a tooth whereas ‘periodontitis’ is an infection of the ligament and bone surrounding the root of a tooth.
PRF And PRGF
Platelets are best known for their importance in clotting blood. However, platelets also contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors which are very important in the healing of injuries and healing after surgery. These growth factors stimulate tissues to begin the healing process. PRF and PRGF are components of platelet rich plasma (PRP), extracted from the patient’s own blood by a centrifuging process. These products have been widely used in medicine for over a decade to promote healing in heart surgery, orthopedics, oral and maxillofacial surgery and dermatology.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a concentrate made from whole blood. PRP contains high levels of proteins called growth factors which may improve the rate of healing for injuries and after some surgeries. PRP is created by centrifuging a sample of the patient’s own blood, and removing the portion rich in platelets and associated growth factors. This liquid is then placed in the surgical site.
Bone Grafting
When bone structure is missing, reconstructive surgery can add to existing bone. A tissue that is transplanted to become part of your body is known as a “graft.” Bone grafting is done in dentistry to build a solid foundation for dental restorations.
Gum Grafting
A gum graft is a procedure that replaces missing gum tissue around your teeth or dental implants. There are two types of gum tissue in your mouth: Thick, strong tissue found around your teeth and the roof of your mouth and weak, thin tissue that lines your cheeks and the floor of your mouth. Gum grafts restore the thick, strong tissue that is lost due to environmental or genetic reasons.
Non- Surgical Periodontal Therapy
Non-surgical periodontal therapy is the removal of plaque and calculus from above and below the gum line. It may also include oral medications and rinses to kill bacteria and aid in gum and bone healing.
Surgical Periodontal Therapy
Surgical Periodontal Therapy is the re-contouring of gum and bone to decrease the risk of further periodontal disease. Surgical procedures are designed to either remove diseased gum and bone for better cleaning access or to build missing tissue back to a more healthy state.