If periodontal disease is not treated for a long time, it will lead to the formation of periodontal pockets. A periodontal pocket is a hollow pocket that occurs between the tooth and the gum line. Over time, plaque accumulates and thickens in the gum gap, making the periodontal pocket bigger and bigger.
As a result, the gums gradually slip away from the roots, and the surrounding tooth structure is deeply damaged. In such circumstances, surgical curettage of the periodontal pocket is necessary to prevent the above consequences from occurring...
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