Periodontics in Olbia: Treatment for Gingivitis and Periodontitis

Bleeding gums or loose teeth? These are signs not to be ignored. Periodontics deals with exactly this: protecting the tissues that support your teeth.

Periodontics is one of the key strengths of Olbia Dental Studio. We can restore fixed teeth in just a few hours with immediate-load implantology. But when a periodontally affected tooth can still be saved, our goal is different: to keep it for as long as possible.

We apply advanced protocols to maintain gum health and prevent tooth loss. In more complex cases we resort to surgery — but rarely.

On this page you will find the treatments we offer. If you would like to understand in detail what periodontitis is and how to recognise it, you will find an in-depth guide at the bottom of the page.

Gingivitis and Periodontitis: Two Stages of the Same Disease

Gingivitis is the initial stage: red, bleeding gums, but still reversible with appropriate treatment.

If neglected, gingivitis develops into periodontitis. At that point, the infection attacks the bone and ligament that support the tooth.

Want to know how to recognise the first signs? Read our complete guide to periodontitis: how to recognise and treat it.

Our Periodontal Treatments

Treatment depends on the stage of the disease. We offer a complete care pathway, from prevention to the most advanced cases.

Cause-Related Therapy: Deep Cleaning and Scaling

Cause-related therapy removes tartar and bacteria from below the gumline using scaling and root planing techniques.

It is the basic treatment to halt the disease in its early and intermediate stages. It is performed under local anaesthesia, without pain.

Treatment is carried out by our dental hygienists Dr Eleonora Cabboi and Dr Veronica Murgia under the supervision of Dr Carlo Ledda.

How does the treatment work?

The first step is taking intraoral photos before and after treatment. Documenting the initial situation allows us to assess the health of the teeth and gums and to plan every stage of treatment in detail.

Once the treatment plan has been established, we carry out a professional oral hygiene session, using instruments that combine a water jet with fine powders at controlled pressure and varying levels of abrasiveness. This technique makes it easy to reach areas of the mouth where traditional instruments are less effective. To remove the most stubborn plaque, we also use ultrasonic instruments.

During this phase, we explain to the patient the correct brushing techniques and the home oral hygiene routine to follow.

We then move on to periodontal probing: mapping the periodontal pockets, which is recorded in the patient’s clinical file. To complete this assessment, a full-mouth intraoral X-ray series is taken to examine each periodontal pocket in detail.

This is followed by the subgingival hygiene phase, with scaling and root planing sessions.

At the end of treatment, a second mapping (follow-up probing) is carried out, during which — as in the first — the plaque index and bleeding index are also measured to check the results achieved.

Surgical Treatment of Gum Recession

We resort to surgery very rarely, almost exclusively to correct gum recession: gums that have receded, leaving the root of the tooth exposed.

The surgical procedure we perform is called mucogingival surgery. It is a targeted procedure that brings the gum back to the same level as the other teeth.

This treatment covers the exposed root, reduces sensitivity and improves the appearance of your smile.

Why Treat Your Gums Before Implants or Orthodontics

A healthy periodontal environment is the foundation for any other dental treatment.

Placing a dental implant in inflamed gums carries the risk of peri-implantitis. That is why we always assess periodontal health before proceeding.

Considering dental implants? Discover our implantology solutions in Olbia. Likewise,clear aligner orthodontics requires stable gums: moving teeth in the presence of active periodontitis accelerates bone loss.

Recognising the Signs of Periodontitis

Persistent bad breath, bleeding gums, teeth that shift or feel loose: these are the first warning signs.

Periodontitis rarely hurts. That is precisely why it is often discovered late, when the damage is already serious.

For the full list of symptoms and an explanation of how the disease progresses, read periodontitis: how to recognise and treat it.

How the First Periodontal Visit Works

Diagnosis is made through a thorough examination that allows us to view the roots of the teeth in high definition.

This examination is decisive: it tells us precisely whether you have periodontitis and at what stage.

The visit also includes a complete periodontal chart, measuring the gum pockets and, if necessary, taking targeted X-rays.

This allows us to distinguish simple gingivitis from early or advanced periodontitis. At the end, we draw up a personalised treatment plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Periodontics

How many sessions are needed to treat periodontitis?

It depends on the stage of the disease. In early cases a few deep-cleaning sessions are enough; in advanced cases a longer course of treatment is needed, with regular check-ups.

Is periodontitis treatment painful?

No. Cause-related therapy is performed under local anaesthesia. Surgical procedures also follow protocols designed for maximum patient comfort.

Do you always use cause-related therapy?

Yes. Cause-related therapy is the basic treatment we use for every patient with periodontitis, regardless of the stage of the disease.

Do you often resort to surgery?

Very rarely. Surgery is used almost exclusively for gum recession, with a small mucogingival procedure that brings the gum back to the level of the other teeth.