Periodontology
Gum health care including periodontal treatment, scaling, curettage, maintenance and oral hygiene education.
Periodontology focuses on the gums, bone and supporting tissues around teeth. At BY Istanbul, gum treatment is planned not merely as cleaning, but as a process to understand causes, control progression and strengthen home care.
Gum health is a foundation of oral health
Bleeding gums are often considered normal, but healthy gums should not bleed during brushing. Redness, swelling, bad breath, recession or mobility may indicate periodontal disease.
Scaling and curettage
Scaling removes plaque and calculus from tooth surfaces. If disease extends into deeper pockets, curettage or root surface cleaning may be needed to reduce inflammation.
Why maintenance matters
Periodontal care should not be seen as a one-time procedure. Maintenance intervals are planned according to disease severity, smoking, systemic health and home care quality.
Home care is an active part of treatment
Daily cleaning is as important as clinical treatment. Brush selection, flossing, interdental brushes and care around prostheses or implants are adapted to each patient.
Treatment Areas
Gum health care including periodontal treatment, scaling, curettage, maintenance and oral hygiene education.
Gum Disease Treatment
Bleeding, swelling, recession and pocketing are assessed to plan personalised care.
Scaling
Plaque and calculus deposits are professionally removed from tooth surfaces.
Curettage
Infected pocket tissues and root surface deposits are managed with deeper cleaning.
Gum Aesthetics
Gum level, symmetry and aesthetic expectations in the smile line are assessed together with clinical suitability.
Gum Bleeding Assessment
Bleeding during brushing or spontaneous bleeding is investigated through periodontal examination.
Periodontal Pocket Treatment
Plaque, calculus and inflammatory findings in periodontal pockets are managed with controlled cleaning and follow-up.
Peri-implant Tissue Follow-up
Gum tissue, bone support and hygiene around implants are monitored with regular checks.
Oral Hygiene Education
Brushing, interdental cleaning and suitable products are explained practically.
Gum Recession Assessment
For gum recession, sensitivity, exposed root surfaces, brushing habits and periodontal status are assessed.
Periodontal examination
Bleeding, pocket depth, recession, mobility and plaque accumulation are assessed.
Imaging and risk analysis
Bone level is assessed radiographically when needed, and risk factors are identified.
Professional cleaning
Calculus and plaque deposits are removed and surfaces are smoothed.
Curettage if needed
If deep pockets are present, more comprehensive root surface cleaning may be planned.
Maintenance and hygiene guidance
Recall interval, home care and cleaning aids are personalised.
Is gum bleeding normal?
Bleeding during routine brushing is not considered healthy. Plaque, calculus or gum disease should be evaluated.
Does scaling damage teeth?
Professional scaling does not damage teeth when performed correctly. It removes harmful deposits from tooth and root surfaces.
When is curettage needed?
Deeper cleaning may be needed when pockets deepen and inflammation increases. The decision follows periodontal examination.
Can gum recession reverse?
Receded gums may not return on their own. The priority is to stop progression and assess sensitivity, aesthetics and root surface risks.
Is gum maintenance needed around implants?
Yes. Tissues around implants need regular checks, professional care and correct home cleaning.
Book an appointment to manage your gum health
If you have bleeding, calculus, bad breath or gum recession, contact our Maltepe İdealtepe clinic for periodontal evaluation.