- Dental Examination
- CrownsYou may have asked your periodontist about procedures to improve a "gummy" smile because your teeth appear short. Your teeth may actually be the proper lengths, but they're covered with too much gum tissue. To correct this, your periodontist performs crown lengthening.
- BridgesA ridge preservation surgery can serve many purposes. It is most useful in preserving the natural appearance of the front of the mouth. It is also very instrumental in providing appropriate support for dentures or dental bridge construction. It can be essential in providing sufficient bone height to support dental implants. Periodontists recognize the role of ridge preservation in providing the support for more natural, appealing and functional tooth replacement.
- Gingivectomy and GingivoplastyGingivectomy and/or gingivoplasty are those surgical procedures that are directed at correction of the soft tissue (gingiva) around the tooth. Gingival deformities (particularly enlargements) are reshaped and reduced to create normal and functional form improving the health and appearance of the tissues.
- Periodontal SurgeryRidge preservation is one kind of bone grafting which is a category of periodontal surgery. It involves placing a regenerative bone graft material into the one or many empty tooth sockets. This is done to rebuild the bone where extraction has left an empty weakened area. There are a number of different possible materials to use in the reconstruction of the boney ridge.
- DenturesDental implants are so natural-looking and feeling, you may forget you ever lost a tooth. You know that your confidence about your teeth affects how you feel about yourself, both personally and professionally. Perhaps you hide your smile because of spaces from missing teeth. Maybe your dentures don't feel secure. Perhaps you have difficulty chewing. If you are missing one or more teeth and would like to smile, speak and eat again with comfort and confidence, there is good news! Dental implants are teeth that can look and feel just like your own! Under proper conditions, such as placement by a periodontist and diligent patient maintenance, implants can last a lifetime. Long-term studies continue to show improving success rates for implants.
- Dental ImplantsThe goal of our practice is to provide the highest quality periodontal care in a professional and caring environment. Using a team approach, we work closely with you and your Restorative Dentist to address your periodontal and implant needs in order to achieve restorative success.
- Oral Surgery
- Tooth Extractions
- Bone GraftingSinus augmentation, also referred to as a "sinus lift," is one of the most commonly performed bone grafting procedures for patients with bone loss in the upper jaw. The upper back jaw has traditionally been one of the most difficult areas to successfully place dental implants due to insufficient bone quantity and quality and the close proximity to the sinus. The goal of the procedure is to grow bone in the floor of the maxillary sinus above the alveolar ridge.
- Cosmetic DentistryPeriodontal procedures are available to lay the groundwork for restorative and cosmetic dentistry and/or to improve the esthetics of your gum line.