• Cleaning dental calculus
• Initial therapy
• Open root scraping and polishing
• Surgical coverage of recessions

Dental calculus is a calcified plaque. Most dental calculus is formed at the exits of the large salivary glands (upper molars, lingual surfaces of lower incisors). Some people are more prone to it and it is believed that the composition and amount of secreted saliva plays a major role in the formation of calculus.

Dental calculus is the main cause of gingivitis and periodontitis. It is found in deep periodontal pockets where it causes inflammation. The best way to remove calculus is ultrasonic cleaning with a Piezon device. Ultrasonic vibrations break up calculus without damaging hard dental tissues. It is very important to remove dental calculus regularly, as this prevents the occurrence and progression of periodontitis and gingivitis.

Gingival recession is the retreat of the gingiva below the level of the enamel-cement junction. This causes the exposure of first the cementum and then the dentin to the influences of oral cavity which cause the so-called dentine hypersensitivity.

The mentioned disorder represents the occurrence of strong and piercing pain due to thermal, mechanical and osmotic stimuli. In addition, wedge-shaped defects may appear in the area of the tooth neck, which are susceptible to caries and represent an aesthetic problem. Tooth necks exposed in this way are treated with desensitizing pastes, varnishes, and composite fillings, depending on the size of the defect.

Pocket scraping and polishing for people suffering from some form of periodontitis, in addition to supragingival plaque control, deep subgingival cleaning of pockets is very important. Piezon is used in the therapy of periodontal pockets, as well as manual scraping and polishing of the roots. The result is stopping and maintaining the existing level of gingiva and bone.