Frequent Asked Questions

What is periodontitis?
  • Periodontiis is a common, serious gum disease. The first symptoms are irritation and gum bleeding that can progress to tooth mobility and loss.
Who usually displays signs of damaged supporting tissues (periodontitis)?
  • Anyone from 35-years-old upwards. The risk of occurrence is higher in case of women. Smoking is a major risk for periodontitis.
Why is this treatment unique?
  • There is no risk of side-effects
  • There is no need for surgical intervention
  • You may re-apply the method by yourself
  • It uses your own regenerative cells, virtually infinite in number and free

How long does this treatment last?
  • It is very important for the patient to return for review, as the treatment may need to be modified.
Is it painful?
  • The patient applies the mouth guard, a totally harmless operation
Should the treatment be repeated?
  • Gum regeneration obtained after treatment is affected by continued bacterial action that cannot be stopped. Patients may need new mouth guards at intervals established by the dentist
May I use the same mouth guard if it has been unused for a while?
  • You may re-use the same mouth guard provided if, following a review, the dentist has indicated the same treatment.
Should any precautions be taken during treatment?
  • The mouth guard may be used anytime you are at rest.
Can this treatment help further to a surgical intervention (implant, bone grafting)?
  • Yes, this treatment produces faster and qualitatively better healing.

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What do patients say about Gingival Protect?

  • I went to several dentists and they recommended extracting my teeth and replacing them with implants. After two months of using Gingival Protect, my loose teeth have tightened up. I have no tooth mobility and I can eat harder foods again.

    Cristina

  • When I bit hard my gums used to bleed, so I avoided hard foods. The appearance of my gum appearance was very ugly, with red areas that stopped me from smiling. After a month of using Gingival Protect, my gums are pink and I can eat anything with confidence because my gums no longer bleed.

    - John