Periodontal Dentistry
Cosmetic periodontal surgery includes Crown Lengthening and Bone Grafting.
These procedures can enhance your smile by correcting problems like tooth length, uneven gum line,
receding gums, exposed roots, and indentations in the gums or jawbone.
Periodontal Services
Scaling and Root Planing
Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical procedure used to treat gum disease. Planing is the procedure used to smooth the tooth’s root after the scaling process. Root planing helps the gums heal and reattach themselves to a cleaner and smoother root surface.
Periodontal Splinting
Periodontal splinting is done to stabilize teeth that have become loose as a result of bone loss due to periodontal disease. Wire or ribbon, composite resin, crowns, inlays/onlays, and/or veneers may be used to accomplish the goal of stabilizing the teeth.
Arestin® is a locally applied antibiotic that delivers minocycline microspheres in the form of a powder. It is placed directly into the infected periodontal pocket at the time of scaling and root planing procedures for easy, targeted treatment.
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting is the replacement or enhancement of bone around teeth, and is performed to reverse bone loss or enhance bone. The bone can be taken from parts of the body or from synthetic material and allows for proper support of dental implants or prostheses.
Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening is commonly used to expose more tooth structure, crown lengthening involves the removal of gum tissue and/or bone to expose more of a tooth’s structure.
As you discuss your treatment plan with your dentist, they can recommend the best periodontal option for you.