osseous surgery
Also called pocket reduction surgery. This procedure is performed on patients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease and bone loss. The purpose is to gain access to the roots of teeth to remove calculus and other bacterial debris. Any defects in the bone are smoothed for better healing and to reduce the periodontal pockets.
periodontal plastic surgery
This term refers to a wide variety of procedures, including esthetic procedures. Most of these procedures involve grafting an area of recession to reduce sensitivity or to achieve improved esthetics. Another commonly performed procedure is esthetic crown lengthening which is done on patients with a “gummy smile” to increase the natural length of their teeth and to provide them with a pleasing esthetic smile.
crown lengthening
Occasionally your dentist may refer you to our office for a crown lengthening procedure. This is usually indicated to expose decay that is deep under your gums or due to a fracture in your tooth. This surgical procedure provides the dentist with adequate tooth structure to allow the placement of a new crown.
dental implants
Implants are recommended for patients who are missing teeth due to trauma, decay, periodontal disease, or congenital defects. The process involves the surgical insertion of a titanium anchor into the patient’s jaw and waiting a few months for the bone to heal and the implant to anchor. This process is called “osseointegration”. Once integration of the implant is confirmed the patient is referred back to the general dentist to fabricate a crown which is directly connected to the implant. Dental implants are the closest thing to having natural teeth. They are non-removable, highly successful, and if kept clean they are a permanent solution to missing teeth.
Also called pocket reduction surgery. This procedure is performed on patients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease and bone loss. The purpose is to gain access to the roots of teeth to remove calculus and other bacterial debris. Any defects in the bone are smoothed for better healing and to reduce the periodontal pockets.
bone grafting
In some cases the jaw bone may be resorbed due to trauma or to the natural process of healing after extractions. Bone grafts are performed either prior to implant placement to increase the width of the jaw bone or simultaneously with the implant. The process involves harvesting or collecting bone from another part of the jaw and/or using an outside source such as bovine (cow bone). This procedure is usually done under local anesthesia and the patient may need to wait six months prior to implant placement.