Periodontal therapy has made tremendous advances over the last 25 years with the development of many new
products and techniques. Through the years our practice continues to evolve and incorporate these advances which
enhance our care and success. Our practice provides a full complement of Periodontal Care and our goal is to save our
patients teeth for a lifetime. We have found through the years that even poor teeth can be saved for many years far
beyond our patients' expectations. "Periodontitis", or bone loss of the supporting structures of the teeth, is one of the
most common medical conditions with approximately 80% of adults displaying some degree of this disease. The goal of
treatment of this condition is removal of the infections material from the gums so they can return to health along with
placing bone grafting material where jaws have deteriorated to restore them as best a s possible.
Other common conditions patients display is receding gums. This can e caused by numerous factors and our goal
is to restore the cosmetics of the gum tissues along with enhancement of the gums to prevent the recurrence of this
condition.
Dental lasers have also enhanced the care we can provide patients. The laser is used for many procedures in
periodontal therapy, but it is especially useful in treating patients on numerous cardiac medications and blood thinners
such as coumadin. These patients often display sever periodontal disease and very swollen gum tissues. Unfortunately
these patients cannot have conventional surgical treatment due to their medical problems and the excessive bleeding that
will occur. The laser is most useful in improving these patients' periodontal condition as the laser can reduce the
swelling and disease of the gums without bleeding. This attribute of the laser also makes it extremely useful for oral
biopsies. The laser also helps many young patients undergoing orthodontic therapy. These procedures are painless and
completed without bleeding.
The following pictorial guide will show just a few of the many conditions we can help with periodontal therapy.
Call us if you want to see if we can help your condition.
Gingival Grafting to Improve Cosmetics
Laser Surgery
