Why Gum Treatment Is Necessary in the Process of Relieving Protruding Front Teeth and Protrusive Mouth with Crown Treatment at Ogeum-dong Dental Clinic When Teeth Become Loose Due to Periodontitis

When thinking about dental health

Many people tend to focus only on preventing cavities,

but

we at Ogeum-dong Dental Clinic often realize

that many people overlook the fact that

gum care is essential for healthy teeth.

No matter how sturdy a tree is, if the ground

is not healthy, the tree will eventually

fail to stand firm and will shake or rot.

Teeth, too, can be supported healthily

only when the gums are healthy.

Therefore, it is important to receive regular professional care

to prevent periodontal disease.

What is periodontal disease?

It refers to an inflammatory disease that occurs in

the gums and the tissues that

support the teeth.

If early gingivitis is left untreated

and neglected, it progresses to periodontitis,

and the tissues supporting the teeth

begin to be gradually destroyed.

At the gingivitis stage, the inflammation is limited

to the gums,

but when it develops into periodontitis, it affects

deeper tissues as well.

When periodontitis becomes severe, the teeth

begin to move, and spaces may form

between the teeth,

and especially

the upper front teeth may change into a

forwardly protruding shape.

The reason this happens is that periodontitis causes

the alveolar bone around the teeth to be resorbed,

which weakens the gum bone and periodontal ligament

that were firmly supporting the teeth.

In this state, the bite becomes unstable,

and due to the pressure of the tongue, the front teeth

are pushed forward.

The front tooth area is called the anterior region,

and because the anterior region plays an important

aesthetic role,

not only functional aspects but also aesthetic factors

must be considered carefully.

A conservative approach

In the situation shown at Ogeum-dong Dental Clinic,

if the mobility is not severe,

we aim to establish a treatment plan that preserves the teeth

as much as possible without extracting them.

Each tooth is evaluated individually

to determine whether it can be preserved,

and methods that can be maintained

for a long time are considered.

Therefore, a method of splinting multiple crowns together

is used.

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What is splinting?

It refers to a method in which multiple teeth

are covered with a single prosthetic restoration,

and at Ogeum-dong Dental Clinic, this method is used

to bind loose teeth together so that movement is limited,

increasing stability.

In addition, the force received by each individual tooth

can be distributed across multiple teeth,

reducing the burden.

Through this approach, long-term stability

can be improved.

The advantage of the splinting method is that it can

significantly reduce the mobility of teeth that had poor periodontal

conditions,

while at the same time producing good aesthetic results.

At Ogeum-dong Dental Clinic, we approach treatment with the goal of

achieving both tooth preservation and aesthetic improvement

through this method.

As a result, the wide spaces between the teeth

are closed,

and the overjet is clearly reduced,

lessening the protrusive appearance,

allowing for a beautiful smile when smiling.

What is overjet?

It refers to the degree to which the upper front teeth

are angled forward relative to the lower front teeth,

and if this is excessively inclined,

it can look like a protrusive mouth.

Therefore, after treatment, we aimed to reduce it to a normal

2–3 mm overjet.

With these changes,

the overall facial shape can also become more

harmonious.

As such, the front tooth area is a delicate region

that requires a comprehensive process that considers not only shape and

occlusal relationships but also protrusion,

and the smile line.

It is not enough for it to simply look good;

it must also function properly without problems.

As shown at Ogeum-dong Dental Clinic, dramatically transforming

aesthetic smiles through treatment is called a smile makeover.

We wanted to let you know that this goes beyond a simple

appearance improvement and has meaning in improving confidence and quality of life.

What we can learn from today’s content is

that periodontitis causes teeth to move and brings about

unfavorable functional and aesthetic changes in the mouth.

Therefore, it is advisable to consistently receive professional treatment and care

so that healthy gums can be maintained in daily life.

Scaling is also part of periodontal care,

and it is covered by insurance once a year,

so it is good to periodically clean tartar,

which is a cause of periodontal disease.

In middle-aged and older adults especially,

gum care is even more important,

so for preventive purposes, Ogeum-dong Dental Clinic often recommends

receiving gum treatment at the next stage after scaling. Healthy gums are the solid foundation that protects the teeth you will use for life.

We hope you can maintain healthy teeth and gums for life

through consistent care from the time you are healthy.

This was Ogeum-dong Yonsei Dagam Dental Clinic.

Thank you.

2025.08.10~2025.08.29