Dental specialty that pertains to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease that affects the gums and jawbone. We are able to perform a wide range of treatments to halt
the progression of gum disease, replace missing teeth and make the appearance of the smile more aesthetically pleasing.
the progression of gum disease, replace missing teeth and make the appearance of the smile more aesthetically pleasing.
The periodontist is mainly concerned with preventing the onset of gum disease (periodontal disease), diagnosing conditions affecting the gums and jawbone, and treating gingivitis, periodontitis and bone loss. Periodontal disease is a progressive condition and the leading cause of tooth loss among adults in the developed world.
Implant placement: When a tooth or several teeth are missing, the periodontist is able to create a natural-looking by anchoring a prosthetic tooth to the jawbone.
Osteoplasty (hard tissue recontouring): Once periodontitis has been treated, the periodontist can recontour the hard tissue to make the smile both natural-looking and aesthetically pleasing.
Gingivoplasty (soft tissue recontouring): As gums recede due to periodontitis, the teeth may appear longer; causing a “toothy” smile. The periodontist can remove tissues or straighten the gum line to make the teeth look more even.
Bone grafting: Dental implants can only be positioned if there is sufficient bone to attach the prosthetic tooth to. If bone loss has occurred, bone grafting is an excellent way to add or “grow†bone so that an implant may be properly secured.
Deep pocket cleanings: As gingivitis and periodontitis progress, it becomes more difficult to cleanse the pockets between the soft tissues and the teeth. Â The periodontist can scale and root plane the teeth (sometimes under local anesthetic) to remove debris and infection-causing bacteria.
Crown lengthening: In order to expose more of the natural tooth, the periodontist can remove some of the surrounding gingival tissue.
Osteoplasty (hard tissue recontouring): Once periodontitis has been treated, the periodontist can recontour the hard tissue to make the smile both natural-looking and aesthetically pleasing.
Gingivoplasty (soft tissue recontouring): As gums recede due to periodontitis, the teeth may appear longer; causing a “toothy” smile. The periodontist can remove tissues or straighten the gum line to make the teeth look more even.
Bone grafting: Dental implants can only be positioned if there is sufficient bone to attach the prosthetic tooth to. If bone loss has occurred, bone grafting is an excellent way to add or “grow†bone so that an implant may be properly secured.
Deep pocket cleanings: As gingivitis and periodontitis progress, it becomes more difficult to cleanse the pockets between the soft tissues and the teeth. Â The periodontist can scale and root plane the teeth (sometimes under local anesthetic) to remove debris and infection-causing bacteria.
Crown lengthening: In order to expose more of the natural tooth, the periodontist can remove some of the surrounding gingival tissue.