Healthy gums are the foundation of a lasting smile.
Periodontology is the branch of dentistry that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases that affect the gums and the supporting tissues of the teeth.
If your gums bleed, are red, swollen, or receding, it may be a sign of periodontal disease that requires immediate attention.
Periodontology is the branch of dentistry concerned with preventing, diagnosing and treating the diseases that affect the gums and the supporting tissues of the tooth (bone, periodontal ligament and root cementum). At Radiance Dental Hospital, the periodontology department in Albania treats gingivitis, periodontitis (pyorrhoea), gum recession and loose teeth, with the aim of stopping the infection and saving the patient’s natural teeth.
The most common warning sign is bleeding gums when brushing. It is also worth watching out for:
Gingivitis is a surface inflammation of the gums — uncomfortable, but completely reversible with a professional cleaning session and good oral hygiene at home. Periodontitis, commonly known as pyorrhoea, is the next stage: the infection travels deeper and destroys the bone that supports the tooth. Bone damage does not repair itself, which is why early diagnosis at our hospital is so important.
Diagnosis at Radiance Dental Hospital is fully digital and painless. We carry out periodontal probing to measure the depth of the pockets millimetre by millimetre, alongside digital intraoral X-rays and, in more complex cases, a 3D Cone Beam CT scan to assess exactly how much bone has been lost. From this data we build a personalised periodontal chart that guides the whole treatment plan.
Root planing is the benchmark non-surgical treatment for periodontitis. Using ultrasonic instruments and dedicated curettes, we remove bacterial plaque and subgingival tartar from the root surfaces, inside the periodontal pockets. The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, is painless, and allows the gum to reattach to the tooth, reducing the depth of the pockets.
The laser is a valuable support to traditional periodontal therapy. The laser beam decontaminates the periodontal pockets by eliminating anaerobic bacteria deep down, reduces inflammation and stimulates the regeneration of the soft tissues. For the patient this means less bleeding, less swelling after treatment and faster healing times.
Yes, in many cases. Where bone loss is advanced, our surgeons carry out bone and gum regenerative treatments using CE-certified biomaterials and resorbable membranes, or connective tissue grafts to cover gum recession. As a multi-speciality hospital, the periodontist and the prosthodontist plan the case together inside the same building.
Untreated periodontitis is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. If some teeth can no longer be saved, at Radiance Dental Hospital we plan implant rehabilitation (including All-on-4 and All-on-6) only once the infection has been completely cleared: placing implants in diseased gums would compromise how long they last. Periodontal treatment is therefore the first step towards a fixed, stable smile.
The standard protocol usually involves two root planing sessions close together and a re-evaluation appointment after around 4-6 weeks. For patients travelling from Italy we concentrate the treatment into a few days in Tirana, with the support of an Italian-speaking coordinator who arranges appointments, hotel and transfers, followed by remote follow-up once you are back home.
You can contact us by filling in the form on the website, sending an email or clicking the WhatsApp button. If you have a recent panoramic X-ray, send it to us: our periodontists will be able to make a preliminary assessment of the state of the bone and put together a treatment plan with a transparent quote before you even travel.
