Periodontal Services

We will typically recommend scaling and root planing for anyone deemed to be suffering from the early to moderate stages of gum disease. This process involves using dental equipment to remove any damage-causing bacteria and plaque from deep below the gum line. We then smooth out the root surfaces in a process called root planing. Overall, this treatment is highly effective in stopping gum disease and preventing any recurrences.

Patients suffering from gum disease will often notice that their gum tissue has become inflamed and swollen. As a result, they may develop a “gummy” smile that appears unattractive. We can correct this problem with a dental crown lengthening procedure. This process involves cutting into the gum tissue and reshaping the gums to make them appear more aesthetically pleasing.

A gingivectomy is an oral surgery that is provided for patients with gum disease that has progressed to a point where it cannot be properly treated with scaling and root planing. We perform a gingivectomy by removing any diseased gum tissue to properly access any periodontal pockets. We can then clean out these areas directly. With the areas clean, the periodontal pockets should disappear, and healing should follow.

An important part of treating gum disease is to eliminate the periodontal pockets associated with the condition. This is accomplished using a pocket reduction procedure. We apply an antimicrobial liquid to the pockets in order to eliminate the bacteria that infests these spaces. Pocket reduction procedures are often used alongside other treatments to increase their overall effectiveness.

Jawbone deterioration is an issue that people often experience when dealing with gum disease. If the problem is serious enough, then it may prevent dental implants from being installed in the upper jawbone. A sinus lift procedure is used to access and lift the sinus membrane so that it will not get in the way of the implants. We then apply bone graft materials and specialized proteins to the area so that fast healing occurs.

The purpose of a ridge augmentation is to encourage proper healing after a tooth has been lost or removed. Our experts will apply bone grafts and specialized proteins directly to the alveolar ridge bone so that it can begin to recover. By doing this, the jawbone will begin to strengthen and heal. After recovery, we can then provide a dental implant to replace the lost tooth.

A ridge preservation procedure is typically used when a missing tooth cannot be replaced in a timely manner. We preserve the strength of the jawbone by applying bone grafts directly to the site of the lost tooth. This will slow down the deterioration of the jawbone and help keep the supporting structure healthy for when a dental implant is eventually installed.

We provide bone grafting procedures to promote new bone growth when the jawbone has deteriorated. This is done by applying artificial bone material and specialized proteins directly to the site of bone loss. Over time, the treated structure should begin to strengthen and heal.