Periodontal Pocket, Dentogingival Pocket (Periodontal Pocket)

Periodontal Pocket, or Dental Pocket (Periodontal Pocket) is the space formed between the gingival tissues and the tooth during periodontitis.

Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the tissues surrounding the tooth (periodontal tissue). With this disease, the bone tissue around the tooth root is destroyed and the gums separate from the tooth. This leads to the formation of a pocket between the gum and the surface of the tooth, which is filled with bacteria, inflammatory products and food debris.

The depth of the periodontal pocket can reach 5-6 mm or more. The deeper the pocket, the more serious the damage to periodontal tissue. The presence of deep periodontal pockets indicates an advanced process and requires active treatment of the disease. The formation of periodontal pockets is one of the main symptoms of periodontitis.

Periodontal Pocket, Dental Gingival Pocket (Periodontal Pocket or simply Pocket) is a small gap between the gingival tissue and the tooth, which is formed during periodontitis. This formation is a consequence of the inflammatory process of the periodontal tissue that surrounds the tooth and connects it to the jaw bone.

Inflammatory processes in the periodontium can occur for various reasons. For example, this may be due to changes in tooth enamel if it is exposed to various factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, poor oral hygiene, etc. Also, the cause of the disease may be insufficient dental nutrition, uneven distribution of chewing load, genetic predisposition and many other factors.