Different types of systematic treatment for periodontitis will depend on the severity and complexity of each individual case. A dentist would have to carry out a examination of the mouth, measure the pocket depth and also take x-rays to check for bone loss.

How much does one cycle of treatment cost?

Treating periodontitis will require patients to go through one cycle of treatment and will require both the dentist and patient to maintain the results. How many cycles of treatment is required will depend on how well the patient responds to the first cycle of treatment and then the dentist will be able to adjust the treatment plan accordingly.

Treatment for mild periodontitis will require one cycle of treatment with patients attending between 4 to 5 appointments once every week. Firstly, a dental cleaning which involves scaling and polishing, followed by a check-up 1 week after to see if the situation has improved. If the pocket depth exceeds 4mm then scaling and root planing will need to be carried out . Scaling and root planing will require at least 4 appointments and treatment costs can be estimated at 4,000 RMB to 5,000 RMB.

For severe periodontitis then more than one cycle of treatment is required and with more severe cases the number of appointments and the frequency of appointments will increase. In some cases to treat periodontitis successfully it can take from a few months and sometimes even a few years. The more treatment that is required then the more expensive for the cost of treatment.

How are costs for periodontitis treatment calculated?

Depending on dental clinics the costs for treatment can either be paid in the one go or some clinics only ask for payment for treatment each time you attend for an appointment. So it’s best to ask how the treatment is paid for and what is included in the treatment before attending a appointment.

Periodontitis is complicated to treat and with poor oral hygiene it can recur and will require patients to go through treatment once again and for re-treatment patients will need to pay again. Therefore, we must stress the importance of oral hygiene and brushing twice a day and flossing when needed. Preventive measure are always better than having to go through treatment for something which could have been completely avoided.