{"id":159,"date":"2020-01-09T18:39:34","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T18:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/blog\/?p=159"},"modified":"2020-01-23T19:01:44","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T19:01:44","slug":"what-is-a-furcation-has-yours-become-damaged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/what-is-a-furcation-has-yours-become-damaged\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Furcation? Has Yours Become Damaged?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Periodontitis is a serious condition that can permanently\naffect the overall health of your gum tissue. However, many people don\u2019t realize\nthat the visible portions of your gum tissue are not the only oral structures\nat risk if you develop periodontitis. The furcation, which is responsible for\nholding the roots of multiple teeth, can also become compromised. Today, a periodontist in\nFrisco explains<\/a> what this means and how you can treat it, effectively\nsaving your teeth in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is a Furcation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The furcation is not often talked about in dentistry, mainly\nbecause it comes up only in advanced gum disease cases like periodontitis. Technically,\nthe furcation refers to the area where the roots divide and branch into multiple\nteeth at a time. Keep in mind that the furcation is exclusively present in multi-rooted\nteeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to acknowledge that, in the context of gum\ndisease, inflammation affects not just gum tissue, but the roots of teeth as\nwell. If the roots, which are connected to bone tissue, become damaged, it\nbecomes impossible for teeth to stay in properly. This also leads to damage of\nbone tissue, which dramatically increases the risk of tooth loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can It Become Defected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may already know that teeth have roots that provide them\nsolid foundation in your gum tissue. When gum disease develops, it causes these\ntissues to become red, swollen and inflamed, but it also leads to damage of the\nroots of your teeth. This is why gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss\nin adults. While gum disease puts all teeth at risk, it\u2019s referred to as a furcation\ndefect when it happens specifically to the roots that branch to multiple teeth.\nIn this case, it refers to the molars and premolars, which are the only teeth\nthat have branching root systems. Without treatment, you may need to have these\nteeth extracted. The molars and premolars are essential for grinding and\nprocessing food properly, which is why it\u2019s so important to get treatment as\nsoon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Treatment for a Defected Furcation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways to effectively treat a furcation defect.\nThis includes scaling and root planing, which is the standard for treating\nadvanced gum disease, removing plaque and bacteria from above and below the gum\nline, and preventing infection from developing further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, periodontists and oral surgeons can perform a\nbone grafting treatment, which involves taking bone tissue (either from another\npart of the patient\u2019s body or from a donated cadaver) and attaching it to the\nbone tissue inside the mouth. Over time, this bone becomes part of the jawbone\nand the proteins from it help the area heal properly. The same concept is applied\nwhen replacing damaged or decayed gum tissue through a process called gum grafting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you dealing with a furcation defect? The best thing you\ncan do is seek expert treatment from a periodontist. If your gums are red, inflamed\nor swollen in any way, don\u2019t hesitate to schedule an appointment today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr.\nZachary A. Carnow<\/a> has been providing specialty periodontal (gum) treatments\nfor many years and has never been afraid to take on complex gum disease cases. He\nperforms periodontal therapy as well as both gum and bone grafting for patients\nsuffering from a defected furcation. To schedule your next appointment or\ntreatment with him, you can contact him through his website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Periodontitis is a serious condition that can permanently affect the overall health of your gum tissue. However, many people don\u2019t realize that the visible portions of your gum tissue are not the only oral structures at risk if you develop periodontitis. The furcation, which is responsible for holding the roots of multiple teeth, can also […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-159","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is a Furcation? Has Yours Become Damaged?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019ve recently been diagnosed with periodontitis, your furcation may have sustained damage. 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