Periodontology

The main cause of periodontal disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. The composition of the bacterial plaque and the immune response of your body determine the severity of the destruction.

However factors like the following also affect the health of your gums:

• Smoking
• Medications
• Genetics
• Diabetes
• Pregnancy and puberty
• Poor nutrition
• Stress
• Systemic diseases

Most important, a right diagnosis should be made, so that the periodontitis can be treated effectively.

In general there are surgical and non-surgical treatment procedures. In some cases, if certain bacteria are present an adjuvant antibiotic treatment may be necessary. 

The surgical procedures can be done to stop the infection, but also for regenerative or cosmetic reasons.

In the case of cosmetic or plastic surgery, your smile is enhanced. For example by covering exposed rooth surfaces. Or if your teeth look too short, your smile can be made harmonious by lengthening the crowns.

In the case of regenerative surgery the lost tissue is regenerated by means of special surgical techniques.

• Centro Dental Mahaai is the only dental center in Curacao employing a periodontist
• We offer the most sophisticated diagnostic methods, including DNA tests to trace bacteria and to establish your personal genetical susceptibility to periodontitis.
• All modern and evidence based therapies are performed in our center
• We are the center in Curaçao, where regenerative and cosmetic/plastic surgery is carried out with expertise and predictable results.