It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Aggressive periodontitis is a highly destructive form of periodontal disease that occurs in patients who are otherwise healthy. Common features include rapid loss of tissue and bone and may occur in some areas of the mouth , or in the entire mouth.
Smoking is a major risk factor for periodontal disease progression, and smokers have an increased risk of developing periodontal disease compared to nonsmokers. Dental implants with a direct bone interface are less affected by smoking than the natural dentition. Therefore, extraction of the teeth in smokers with moderate to severe periodontal.
In short, the answer is yes. But tooth extraction is recommended for some cases. Periodontal disease is an infection of the gum tissue and bones surrounding teeth. At an early stage of gum disease , tooth extraction is not needed. If you have advanced periodontal disease , then the dental hygienist will suggest tooth extraction procedure.
In some instances, a periodontal disease may result in the loosening of a tooth. When this happens, tooth extraction is a possible dental option. Our dentists aim to restore the patient’s oral health whether our recommendation is for a periodontal therapy or a tooth extraction.