Periodontology is the study of the periodontium, i.e. the tissues that anchor the tooth in the mouth and protect it from loss. Healthy gums guarantee tooth retention - for a lifetime. If the gums become inflamed (gingivitis), the entire periodontium becomes diseased (periodontitis, formerly also known as periodontosis) and ultimately leads to tooth loss. Periodontitis usually develops slowly and unnoticed; the disease only causes pain in the final stages, which is why patients only notice periodontitis very late. This often makes tooth preservation very difficult or no longer possible.

Early detection and treatment of periodontitis by a specialised dentist (specialist in periodontology SSO) are therefore crucial for the preservation of your teeth and your quality of life!

Thanks to the many years of specialist training of Dr.med.dent. Luca Pirracchio as a specialist dentist for periodontology at the ZMK of the University of Bern Your teeth are in the best hands.