Diagnostics & Preventative Care

Periodontal Therapy

A targeted deep cleaning process to remove bacteria and tartar from below the gum line. This is for patients diagnosed with active gum disease who need to stabilize their gum health before proceeding with routine maintenance or restorative work.

If left untreated

Gum disease progresses quietly. Tooth mobility and tooth loss become more likely.

Cosmetic and implant work is less predictable on an inflamed foundation.

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Periodontal Therapy
Duration
45–60 mins per session
Recovery
Gum tenderness for several days
Longevity
Stable with maintenance on a set interval
Anesthesia
Local

Methodology

Treatment Stages

  1. Step 1. Charting

    Pockets, bleeding, and plaque are recorded as a baseline.

  2. Step 2. Root surface treatment

    Deposits under the gum are removed under local anaesthetic where needed.

  3. Step 3. Review

    Pockets are remeasured. You move to a maintenance interval with the hygiene team.

Outcomes

Clinical cases

Photographic documentation of completed treatment plans

  • After: Pocket reduction after periodontal therapy
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    Male, 40s · Two treatment visits and a 12-week review

    Pocket reduction after periodontal therapy

    Non-surgical periodontal therapy at Marylebone. Maintenance was transferred to the hygiene diary. Dr Priya Patel.

The team

Specialists

Clinicians who perform Periodontal Therapy.

Guidance

Questions

Is this the same as a hygiene visit?

No. It targets established disease under the gum. Hygiene visits maintain the result afterwards.

Will my teeth feel looser?

Gums can shrink as inflammation settles, which may show more of the tooth. Mobility is reassessed at review.

Related

Related treatments

Alternatives and pairings often considered alongside this care.