Tooth eruption consists of an active and a passive phase. Active eruption is the movement of the teeth in the direction of the occlusal plane, whereas passive eruption is related to the exposure of the teeth by apical migration of the gingiva.
Altered passive eruption is characterized by excessive gingiva in relation to the crown of the tooth. This condition may be localized or generalized, may exist in conjuction with or without periodontal disease and should be considered in planning for restorative, orthodontic and esthetic dentistry.
While altered passive eruption is usually diagnosed by clinical observation, this condition is often overlooked or unrecognized. Failure to recognize this condition can result in compromised clinical outcomes.
Correct diagnosis of altered passive eruption and proper therapy will result in improved dental care and esthetic results for patients. Read more here about this condition and how Philadelphia Periodontist Dr. Stephen Brown treats the overgrowth of gum tissue.
Showing posts with label periodontal disease Philadelphia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label periodontal disease Philadelphia. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
What Your Gums Can Expect When You Are Expecting
The American Academy of Periodontology
AAP Patient Page
September 2007
Congratulations! You are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant! Whether or not you want it, everyone you know will be giving you advice about how to eat, sleep, exercise, and take care of your body during this exciting time. However, what some might forget is the importance of taking care of your oral health.
Good oral health is always important. However, it may be especially important for expecting mothers as recent research suggests that pregnant women with periodontal diseases may be up to seven times more likely to have a baby that’s born too early and too small. Preterm births are dangerous for both baby and mother. They are the leading cause of neonatal death and can lead to life-long health problems such as cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and difficulties with blindness and lung disease.
The likely culprit of this possible connection is a labor-inducing chemical found in oral bacteria called prostaglandin. Very high levels of prostaglandin are found in women with severe cases of periodontal disease.
In addition, other research has identified bacteria commonly found in the mouth and associated with periodontal disease in the amniotic fluid of some pregnant women. Amniotic fluid is a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy. Any disruptions in the amniotic fluid, such as a bacterial infection, could potentially be dangerous to both the mother and baby.
Don’t panic! Take your concerns to your dental professional. If you’re diagnosed with periodontal disease, your periodontist might recommend a common nonsurgical procedure called scaling and root planning. During this procedure, your tooth-root surfaces are cleaned to remove plaque and tartar from deep periodontal pockets and to smooth the root to remove bacterial toxins. Research suggests that scaling and root planning may reduce the risk of preterm birth in pregnant women with periodontal disease by up to 84 percent.
To learn more about the risks associated with periodontal disease, visit Philadelphia Periodontist Dr. Stephen Brown (215) 735-3660 on the web at http://www.theperiogroup.com/ or visit the AAP website at http://www.perio.org/.
AAP Patient Page
September 2007
Congratulations! You are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant! Whether or not you want it, everyone you know will be giving you advice about how to eat, sleep, exercise, and take care of your body during this exciting time. However, what some might forget is the importance of taking care of your oral health.
Good oral health is always important. However, it may be especially important for expecting mothers as recent research suggests that pregnant women with periodontal diseases may be up to seven times more likely to have a baby that’s born too early and too small. Preterm births are dangerous for both baby and mother. They are the leading cause of neonatal death and can lead to life-long health problems such as cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and difficulties with blindness and lung disease.
The likely culprit of this possible connection is a labor-inducing chemical found in oral bacteria called prostaglandin. Very high levels of prostaglandin are found in women with severe cases of periodontal disease.
In addition, other research has identified bacteria commonly found in the mouth and associated with periodontal disease in the amniotic fluid of some pregnant women. Amniotic fluid is a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy. Any disruptions in the amniotic fluid, such as a bacterial infection, could potentially be dangerous to both the mother and baby.
Don’t panic! Take your concerns to your dental professional. If you’re diagnosed with periodontal disease, your periodontist might recommend a common nonsurgical procedure called scaling and root planning. During this procedure, your tooth-root surfaces are cleaned to remove plaque and tartar from deep periodontal pockets and to smooth the root to remove bacterial toxins. Research suggests that scaling and root planning may reduce the risk of preterm birth in pregnant women with periodontal disease by up to 84 percent.
To learn more about the risks associated with periodontal disease, visit Philadelphia Periodontist Dr. Stephen Brown (215) 735-3660 on the web at http://www.theperiogroup.com/ or visit the AAP website at http://www.perio.org/.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Did you know that treating your gums can reduce the severity of arthritis?
In a June 2009 article in HygieneTown, Ortiz, et al reported that "treatment of moderate to severe periodontitis might relieve the symptoms of arthritis." Both Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and periodontal disease are classified as chronic inflammatory diseases characterized by local destruction of both hard and soft tissues. Both diseases release cytokines or proteins from inflammatory cells and thus the progression of one disease can impact the progression of the other and vice versa.
For the purpose of this study, researchers at Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio, provided non-surgical periodontal therapy to 20 patients diagnosed with RA. A second group of 20 was formed as a control goup and also consisted of RA patients. All patients were taking medications to control RA and half the group was taking an anti TNF drug. Those takeing the anti-TNF drug were randomly assigned to both the treatment group and the control group.
Baseline exams included blood tests, DSA28, and periodontal clinical indices. Half the group received Scaling and Root planing and oral hygiene instructions and each member of both groups were evaluated after six weeks.
Those receiving non-surgical therapy showed improvement in their periodontal health and those taking the TNF drug showed greater healing than those who were not taking the drug. Scaling and Root Planing subjects not taking the anti-TNF drugs showed significant improvement in periodontal indices as well as indicators of RA severity compared to controls, either taking TNF or not. serum TNF levels were reduced for those receiving periodontal treatment compared to controls.
According to Ortiz et al, the study revealed the following clinical implications: "Treatment of moderate to sever periodontitis might relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis." Visit http://www.hygienetown.com/ for the complete story.
For the purpose of this study, researchers at Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio, provided non-surgical periodontal therapy to 20 patients diagnosed with RA. A second group of 20 was formed as a control goup and also consisted of RA patients. All patients were taking medications to control RA and half the group was taking an anti TNF drug. Those takeing the anti-TNF drug were randomly assigned to both the treatment group and the control group.
Baseline exams included blood tests, DSA28, and periodontal clinical indices. Half the group received Scaling and Root planing and oral hygiene instructions and each member of both groups were evaluated after six weeks.
Those receiving non-surgical therapy showed improvement in their periodontal health and those taking the TNF drug showed greater healing than those who were not taking the drug. Scaling and Root Planing subjects not taking the anti-TNF drugs showed significant improvement in periodontal indices as well as indicators of RA severity compared to controls, either taking TNF or not. serum TNF levels were reduced for those receiving periodontal treatment compared to controls.
According to Ortiz et al, the study revealed the following clinical implications: "Treatment of moderate to sever periodontitis might relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis." Visit http://www.hygienetown.com/ for the complete story.
For more information about the perio-systemic link, visit any of the following resource websites
or call Dr. I. Stephen Brown at The Perio Group (215) 735-3660.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Functional Crown Lengthening: Laying the Groundwork For Exceptional Restorative Results
Periodontal procedures are available to lay the groundwork for periodontal and restorative dentistry and/or to improve the health and esthetics of your smile. Functional crown lengthening Philadelphia is a procedure that recontours the gum tissue surrounding one or more teeth so that an adequate amount of healthy tooth is exposed.
Crown lengthening is often used as part of a treatment plan for a tooth that is to be fitted with a crown. This procedure provides the necessary space between the supporting bone and crown, preventing the new crown from damaging gum tissues and bone. Montgomery County Periodontist, Dr. I Stephen Brown often recommends a crown lengthening procedure to make a restorative procedures possible. If a tooth is badly worn, decayed, or fractured, below the gum line, crown lengthening adjusts the gum and bone levels to gain access to more of the tooth so it can be restored.
What are the benefits of this procedure?
Functional crown lengthening is an important part of an integrated effort to optimize your health, appearance, comfort, and function. A beautiful new smile and improved periodontal health are your keys to smiling, eating and speaking with comfort and confidence.
Questions? Call Dr. I. Stephen Brown, Periodontist & Implant Dentist in Philadelphia, PA at 215.735.3660 or visit him on the web at http://www.theperiogroup.com/.
Crown lengthening is often used as part of a treatment plan for a tooth that is to be fitted with a crown. This procedure provides the necessary space between the supporting bone and crown, preventing the new crown from damaging gum tissues and bone. Montgomery County Periodontist, Dr. I Stephen Brown often recommends a crown lengthening procedure to make a restorative procedures possible. If a tooth is badly worn, decayed, or fractured, below the gum line, crown lengthening adjusts the gum and bone levels to gain access to more of the tooth so it can be restored.
What are the benefits of this procedure?
Functional crown lengthening is an important part of an integrated effort to optimize your health, appearance, comfort, and function. A beautiful new smile and improved periodontal health are your keys to smiling, eating and speaking with comfort and confidence.
Questions? Call Dr. I. Stephen Brown, Periodontist & Implant Dentist in Philadelphia, PA at 215.735.3660 or visit him on the web at http://www.theperiogroup.com/.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Philadelphia Gum Tissue Regeneration Procedures
Your bone and gum tissue should fit snugly around your teeth like a turtleneck collar around your neck. When you have periodontal disease in Philadelphia, PA, the supporting gum tissue and bone is destroyed. Eventually, if too much bone is lost, the teeth may have to be extracted. Regenerative procedures are often recommended to regain some of the lost hard (bone) and soft (gum) tissues which have been lost.
These procedures can reverse some or all of the damage naturally, by stimulating your body to reproduce the lost tissue. After painlessly removing the disease causing bacteria, bone grafts or tissue-stimulating proteins can be used to encourage your body's natural ability to regenerate bone and tissue.
What are the benefits of these procedures?
Eliminating existing bacteria and regenerating gum and bone tissue help to reduce pocket depth and repair the damage caused by the progression of periodontal disease. With a combination of daily oral hygiene and professional maintenance care, you increase the chances of keeping your natural teeth and are less likely to experience the serious health problems associated with periodontal disease Montgomery County.
To read more about these procedures visit Philadelphia periodontist, Dr. Stephen Brown at www.theperiogroup.com.
These procedures can reverse some or all of the damage naturally, by stimulating your body to reproduce the lost tissue. After painlessly removing the disease causing bacteria, bone grafts or tissue-stimulating proteins can be used to encourage your body's natural ability to regenerate bone and tissue.
What are the benefits of these procedures?
Eliminating existing bacteria and regenerating gum and bone tissue help to reduce pocket depth and repair the damage caused by the progression of periodontal disease. With a combination of daily oral hygiene and professional maintenance care, you increase the chances of keeping your natural teeth and are less likely to experience the serious health problems associated with periodontal disease Montgomery County.
To read more about these procedures visit Philadelphia periodontist, Dr. Stephen Brown at www.theperiogroup.com.
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