{"id":14687,"date":"2026-08-17T11:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T09:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platondental.com\/vicente-platon-shares-his-vision-in-las-palmas\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T11:09:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T09:09:00","slug":"vicente-platon-shares-his-vision-in-las-palmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platondental.com\/en\/vicente-platon-shares-his-vision-in-las-palmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Vicente Plat\u00f3n talks about basic diagnosis in periodontics in Las Palmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14687\" class=\"elementor elementor-14687 elementor-3560 elementor-bc-flex-widget\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-660fb3f8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"660fb3f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6813b0e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6813b0e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platondental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/sepa-canarias-.001.jpeg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Vicente Plat\u00f3n, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria\" loading=\"lazy\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Vicente Plat\u00f3n, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c6353d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c6353d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Have you ever noticed that your gums bleed when you brush and thought it was normal? It isn&#8217;t. That small detail \u2014that bleeding so many people ignore\u2014 can be the first sign of a disease that, if not detected in time, ends up affecting the bone that supports the teeth. <strong>Recognising those signs early is exactly what basic diagnosis in periodontics is about<\/strong>, and it is the topic that brought Dr Vicente Plat\u00f3n to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on 10 May.<\/p><p>The doctor from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platondental.com\/service\/periodoncia\/\">Plat\u00f3n Dental<\/a><\/strong> was one of the guest speakers at the event <em><strong>Basic diagnosis in <a title=\"periodontics\" href=\"https:\/\/platondental.com\/en\/treatments\/periodontics\/\">periodontics<\/a>: signs that tell us about the disease<\/strong><\/em>, organised by the <a href=\"https:\/\/coelp.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official College of Dentists of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (COELP)<\/a>. An event aimed at oral health professionals that focused on periodontal pathologies and how to identify them before they progress. Vicente Plat\u00f3n contributed his clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease to this gathering.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-098cf992 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"098cf992\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What was covered at the periodontics event<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9382979a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9382979a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The event brought together specialists to address, from different angles, the protocols for managing <a href=\"https:\/\/platondental.com\/service\/periodoncia\/\">periodontal disease<\/a>. Vicente Plat\u00f3n presented, in line with the other speakers, the diagnostic criteria, prevention strategies and maintenance plans that make it possible to control the progression of the disease in the patient.<\/p><p>The common thread running through all the presentations was the same: <strong>early detection makes the difference between a simple treatment and a complex one<\/strong>. Periodontal disease progresses silently in many cases \u2014symptoms become evident once the damage is already done\u2014, so knowing how to read early clinical signs is an essential skill for any professional in the field. Vicente Plat\u00f3n emphasised precisely this point during his presentation, stressing the importance of incorporating systematic screening protocols into daily practice.<\/p><p>The COELP is one of the most active professional bodies in continuing education in the Canary Islands, and this type of event is part of its commitment to keeping professionals up to date with the challenges posed by the most prevalent oral pathologies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96a12b57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"96a12b57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why early periodontal diagnosis matters to the patient<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbe7872d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbe7872d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For those who are not healthcare professionals, the word &#8220;periodontics&#8221; may sound technical and distant. But the reality is very close to home: <strong>periodontal disease is one of the most common oral conditions in adults<\/strong>, and its origin lies in something as everyday as the build-up of bacterial plaque at the gum line. Dr Vicente Plat\u00f3n works daily with patients who were unaware they had this disease until they came in for a routine check-up.<\/p><p>When that plaque is not removed properly, it causes chronic inflammation of the gums \u2014gingivitis\u2014 which, if left untreated, can progress to periodontitis. At that stage, the infection no longer affects only the gum: it progressively destroys the bone and tissues that keep the tooth in place. The result, in the most advanced cases, can be tooth loss.<\/p><p>What are the signs that a specialist like Vicente Plat\u00f3n evaluates in a basic examination? Essentially, these:<\/p><ul>\n  <li><strong>Bleeding on probing:<\/strong> a healthy gum does not bleed. Bleeding indicates active inflammation and is one of the first clinical warning signs.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Periodontal pocket depth:<\/strong> the specialist inserts a millimetre-marked probe between the tooth and the gum to measure the sulcus. A healthy sulcus measures between 1 and 3 millimetres; when it exceeds that measurement, there is attachment loss.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Gingival inflammation and redness:<\/strong> a red, shiny or oedematous gum is sending an alarm signal.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Tooth mobility:<\/strong> when the supporting bone has been compromised, the tooth may show mobility, a sign of advanced disease.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Radiographic bone loss:<\/strong> the periapical X-ray makes it possible to assess the bone level and detect losses that are not visible to the naked eye.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>None of these parameters is assessed in isolation. <strong>Periodontal diagnosis is always a combined analysis<\/strong> that ranges from gingivitis \u2014a reversible condition with appropriate treatment\u2014 to the different stages of periodontitis, each with its own specific treatment plan. Vicente Plat\u00f3n emphasised that the correct classification of the stage and grade of the disease is essential for designing an effective treatment plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3aea61b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f3aea61b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vicente Plat\u00f3n: commitment to training and clinical excellence<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7fa3af9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7fa3af9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The participation of <strong>Vicente Plat\u00f3n<\/strong> as a speaker at this type of event is no coincidence. It reflects a way of understanding dentistry: continuing education is not an extra, but an obligation towards the patient. Staying up to date with protocols, classifications and updated scientific evidence is what ensures that every diagnosis is accurate and every treatment is the most appropriate one. For Vicente Plat\u00f3n, attending forums such as the one organised by the COELP is also an opportunity to exchange criteria with other specialists and enrich clinical practice.<\/p><p>At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platondental.com\/service\/periodoncia\/\">Plat\u00f3n Dental<\/a><\/strong>, both at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platondental.com\/en\/clinics\/\">dental clinic in Palma<\/a><\/strong> and at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platondental.com\/dentista-manacor\/\">dental clinic in Manacor<\/a><\/strong>, the team applies the same diagnostic and prevention criteria discussed at scientific forums like this one in their day-to-day work. The Las Palmas event is, in that sense, an example of how knowledge generated in the academic and professional sphere ends up directly impacting the quality of patient care. Vicente Plat\u00f3n transfers that learning directly to the periodontal treatments he carries out at both clinics.<\/p><p>Because in the end, behind every diagnostic protocol, every probe measurement, every carefully interpreted X-ray, there is a person who wants to keep their teeth and their health. <strong>That is the starting point shared by Vicente Plat\u00f3n and the rest of the Plat\u00f3n Dental team<\/strong>: that the best intervention is always the one that comes before the problem becomes complicated.<\/p><section class=\"nseo-faq\">\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<details>\n  <summary>What is basic diagnosis in periodontics?<\/summary>\n  <p>It is the clinical examination carried out by the specialist to detect and classify periodontal disease. It includes probing of the periodontal pockets, assessment of bleeding, observation of gingival inflammation and, when necessary, radiographic analysis of the bone level. Its aim is to identify the disease at the earliest possible stage. Vicente Plat\u00f3n applies this type of examination systematically in his regular clinical practice.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<details>\n  <summary>What are the warning signs of periodontal disease?<\/summary>\n  <p>The most common are bleeding gums when brushing or using dental floss, redness or gingival inflammation, tooth sensitivity, persistent bad breath and, in more advanced stages, mobility of a tooth or gum recession. Many people do not notice symptoms until the disease has already progressed, which is why regular check-ups with a specialist like Vicente Plat\u00f3n are so important.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<details>\n  <summary>Are gingivitis and periodontitis the same thing?<\/summary>\n  <p>No. Gingivitis is the initial, inflammatory stage of periodontal disease, affects only the gum and is reversible with treatment. If left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, which involves destruction of the bone and supporting tissues of the tooth and requires more complex treatment.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<details>\n  <summary>How often should I have a periodontal check-up?<\/summary>\n  <p>For most patients, an annual check-up is sufficient to detect early changes. However, if you have already had periodontal disease or have risk factors such as smoking or diabetes, the specialist may recommend check-ups every three or four months to keep the disease under control. At Plat\u00f3n Dental, Vicente Plat\u00f3n establishes the most appropriate maintenance interval for each patient based on their clinical situation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vicente Plat\u00f3n presented basic periodontal diagnosis protocols at the Official College of Dentists of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. 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