ADA Flip Guide to Periodontal Disease This flip guide's photos, illustrations and text delineate each stage of periodontal disease. Treatment graphics show scaling and root planing and perio surgery. Includes gum recession and gum disease with braces. It also educates patients about hygiene with step- by-step brushing and flossing photos. Use chairside or pop out the built-in easel, and display in a treatment room or reception area.damage W463 13 pages | Members $39.95 Retail $59.95 ISBN: 978-1-941807-96-5 © 2017 American Dental Association W406 Periodontal Disease also called Gum Disease Probe Ligament Tartar (calculus) Inflamed Gums Pockets Bone Loss Healthy Gums Normal Bone Level Stages of Periodontal Disease Normal, Healthy Gums Teeth are held firmly in place by the gums, bone and periodontal ligament. Gums hug the teeth and there is little or no buildup of plaque on them. Gingivitis Plaque bacteria irritate the gums, making them tender, inflamed and likely to bleed. You can also have gingivitis and not have any signs of it. Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Periodontitis Pockets form between teeth and gums, collecting bacteria that attack tissue and bone. Without treatment, teeth may be lost to the disease. Warning Signs • gums that bleed when you brush or floss • gums that are red, swollen, puffy, or tender • gums that no longer hug your teeth tightly • bad breath that doesn’t go away • pus between your teeth and gums • feeling that your teeth are loose • a change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite • a change in the way your partial dentures fit You may notice one or some of these warning signs, or you may not notice any warning signs at all. X-Rays X-ray showing supporting bone. X-ray showing periodontal bone loss. Periodontal probe of healthy gums. Periodontal probe showing space forming between the tooth root and the gums. Dentists call this a pocket. Periodontal Probing 6mm 6mm 2mm Treating gum disease is most successful in the early stages and can help prevent tooth loss. Periodontal Disease Chart Show the damaging effects of periodontal disease at a glance by displaying our colorful, laminated wall chart. Bone loss radiographs combined with updated probing illustrations and our “stages of periodontal disease” photos tell the story. Warning signs are also listed. Hanging supplies included. W406 16” x 20” laminated poster | Members $34.95 Retail $52.45 Periodontal Screening & Recording Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSR) is a rapid and effective way to screen patients for periodontal diseases. Easily implement a PSR program in your office with this booklet, which accurately describes the process and coding system. J20620 12 pages | Members $14.95 Retail $22.50 J6079 Package of 300 | Members $14.95 Retail $22.50 Use this flip guide chairside or display it in the reception area. Full-color graphics show each stage of periodontal disease. PERIODONTAL Screening & Recording AN EARLY DETECTION SYSTEM BEST SELLER Periodontal Maintenance: Stay on Top of Gum Disease Produced in cooperation with the American Academy of Periodontology, this brochure explains that periodic periodontal maintenance appointments are different from regular cleanings. Help patients understand: • Periodontal disease doesn’t always go away after one treatment • Periodontal maintenance is necessary to help keep gums healthy and allow them to heal from gum disease • Regular periodontal cleanings reduce bacteria and help pockets shrink LANGUAGES AVAILABLE W26320 English, 8 panels, 50 per pack W29820 Spanish PERSONALIZE IT! DAB037 Periodontal Periodontal Maintenance: Stay on Top of Gum Disease Periodic periodontal cleanings help you stay on top of gum disease If you have periodontal (perry-o-DONtal) disease (also called gum disease), you may already have had a special deep cleaning called scaling and root planing. You also may have had periodontal surgery. The periodic cleanings recommended after these treatments are called periodontal maintenance therapy. The purpose of these cleanings is to help you keep your gums healthy and make sure that periodontal disease does not get worse. Periodontal probe of healthy gums. Periodontal probe showing a pocket forming between the tooth root and the gums. 6mm Oral irrigation keeps your pockets clean after scaling and root planing. Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 9 781684 471485 9 0 0 0 0 ISBN 978-1-68447-148-5 W26320 To order additional copies, call 800.947.4746 or visit ADAcatalog.org ©2020 American Dental Association All rights reserved. Produced in cooperation with the American Academy of Periodontology ADA Healthy Smile Tips • Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. • Clean between your teeth daily. • Eat a healthy diet that limits sugary beverages and snacks. • See your dentist regularly for prevention and treatment of oral disease. For more information about taking care of your mouth and teeth, visit MouthHealthy.org, the ADA’s website just for patients. In this brochure: • Difference between periodontal maintenance and regular dental cleanings • Ways to keep your mouth clean after maintenance • What can happen if you do not follow your recommended periodontal maintenance plan Your periodontal disease won’t go away on its own Once your periodontal disease is brought under control, it is very important that you get dental care on a regular basis. Cleaning your mouth every day at home is critical, but it’s not enough on its own to keep your gum disease under control. Professional dental care is needed to help control gum disease. Periodontal maintenance involves a cleaning that goes deeper below the gumline than a regular dental cleaning. You need deeper cleanings because spaces have formed between your teeth and gums. These spaces are called periodontal pockets. Bacteria collects in these pockets and eventually the bone that supports the teeth may be destroyed. The deeper the pocket, the worse your gum disease may be. Periodontal maintenance helps to keep pockets from getting deeper, allowing your gums to heal. If the bacteria continue to grow, your gums can become red, puffy, swollen and no longer tightly hug your teeth. This can also create bone loss, which causes your teeth to become loose or fall out. With periodic maintenance, the amount of plaque bacteria is lowered. Then, the inflammation can get better, pockets can shrink and your gums can become healthier. Once gums are healthy, periodic cleanings can help keep them free from infection. Your dentist may also recommend and use medicines to help lower the periodontal bacteria in your mouth. The medicine could be a pill, a special mouthrinse or a medication that your dentist places right into the pocket after you have a deep cleaning. Your gum disease treatment will depend on several factors, including your personal health history and the stage of your gum disease. Planing The first step in treating gum disease usually involves scaling and root planing. This treatment may be done over more than one visit, depending on your diagnosis. Scaling: Your dentist or hygienist removes plaque and tartar down to the bottom of each pocket. Root Planing: Then, the root surfaces of your teeth are smoothed, or “planed,” to allow the gum tissue to heal and reattach to the teeth. Your dentist may recommend certain medicines to help control infection and discomfort or to aid healing. After your treatment, your dentist may give you medicine in the form of pills, a mouth rinse or medicated material placed directly into the pocket to help control infection. This patient has pockets of 8 mm, which is a sign of gum disease. Signs of gum disease, such as deep pockets, can be difficult to notice on your own. X-ray showing supporting bone. X-ray showing periodontal bone loss. X-rays Periodontal probe of healthy gums. Periodontal probe showing a pocket forming between the tooth root and the gums. Periodontal Probe 6mm Scaling and Root Planing Scaling removes plaque and tartar from below the gum line. Root planing smoothes the tooth root and helps the gums re-attach to the tooth. Scaling and root planing removes plaque and tartar down to the root of the tooth. Image © Elsevier. All rights reserved. Scaling and root planing is not the same as a regular cleaning! This treatment is a deeper cleaning that focuses on getting your infection and inflammation under control. Be sure to follow all of the recommendations of your dentist, or your gum disease could get worse. Tobacco use in any form makes gum disease worse. This includes smoking, vaping, chewing or dipping – all of which can cause problems for your healing process and make it harder for your gum disease to improve. Talk with your dentist or physician about ways to quit. During Your Treatment Checking for Gum Disease Your dentist or hygienist uses an instrument called a periodontal probe to measure how deep the pockets are around each tooth. When your teeth are healthy, the pocket is usually 3 millimeters (mm) deep or less. Typically, the worse the disease, the deeper the pocket. This means bacteria have more room to grow and cause serious damage to your gums and bone, loosening your teeth. Very deep pockets are a sign of advanced periodontal disease. Dental x-rays are another tool used to check your teeth and the supporting bone. Bone loss can be a sign of from gum disease. All dentists are trained to detect, treat and monitor gum disease. But, your dentist may send you to a periodontist (perry-o-DON-tist) – a dentist who specializes in the treatment of gum disease. After Your Treatment You will have a follow-up visit with your dentist You will need to schedule another dental visit within a few weeks or months after your scaling and root planing treatment has been completed. At this visit, your dentist or hygienist will check your gums to see how they have healed. They will measure the periodontal pockets again. Scaling and root planing may be only a first step in periodontal treatment. Once your periodontal treatment is complete, your dentist may recommend that you have more frequent checkups and cleanings. This is to help keep your gums as healthy as possible. Regular dental visits and maintenance care are important to keep your gum disease under control. Depending on your personal case, your appointments may alternate between your general dentist and your periodontist. Keep up with your oral hygiene at home! Taking good care of your teeth and gums at home also is very important to help keep gum disease from getting worse or from coming back. Daily home cleaning disrupts plaque and reduces tartar buildup. Brush your teeth two times a day with a toothpaste that contains fluoride (FLOOR-eyed). Clean between your teeth with floss or another between-the-teeth cleaner once a day. You don’t have to lose teeth to gum disease! Brush, clean between your teeth, eat a healthy diet and visit your dentist regularly for a lifetime of healthy smiles. BEST SELLER Scaling and Root Planing: A Treatment for Gum Disease Show patients how scaling and root planing is different from a regular dental cleaning with this best-selling gum disease treatment brochure. This brochure: • Details what causes gum disease and illustrates how it is identified through x-rays and periodontal probes • Explains the dangers of deep pockets and discusses the steps involved in treatment • Includes information on follow-up care and suggestions for preventing future issues LANGUAGES AVAILABLE W613 English, 8 panels, 50 per pack W299 Spanish PERSONALIZE IT! DAB034 Scaling and Root A Treatment for Gum Disease Periodontal Pricing for Brochures STANDARD BROCHURES PACKS MEMBER RETAIL 1 $30.00 $45.00 2–9 $25.50 $38.25 10+ $22.50 $33.75 PERSONALIZED BROCHURES QTY MEMBER RETAIL 150 $90.00 $135.00 400 $216.00 $324.00 800 $408.00 $616.00 ORDER BY PHONE: 800.947.4746 56 57 ORDER ONLINE: ADASTORE.ORG PATIENT EDUCATION PERIODONTAL DISEASE