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Advanced Surgical Periodontal Care & Dental Implants
A healthy gum forms a strong and assured smile. Once gum disease has reached an advanced phase therefore non-surgical treatments and regular cleaning can no longer be sufficient. We are Dental Implants and Periodontology Care, which deals with advanced surgical and periodontal care and dental implant used to restore the health of gums, to preserve natural teeth, and to regenerate lost bone and tissue.
The Long Island periodontal practice that we have has been able to combine experience, the modern technology and the personal touch to enable the patients to be able to restore their oral health as well as their confidence.
Understanding Surgical Periodontal Care
Surgical periodontal therapy refers to a variety of special operations that are applied to treat a progressive gum (periodontal) disease. The treatments are used when the infection is severe enough to extend into the deeper areas of the gums, resulting in bone loss, recession of the gums, or deep periodontal pockets which cannot be treated by scaling and root planing alone.
Periodontal surgery is aimed at achieving the following:
- Destroy disease-causing bacteria and infection.
- Reduce gum pocket depth
- Reform lost bones and tissue.
- Prevent further tooth loss
- Enhance the looks of gums and general well-being of the mouth.
Also, untreated, advanced periodontal disease may result in loose and inflamed teeth, and even tooth loss. Surgery prevents the development of the disease and maintains the oral functioning in the long term.
When Is Periodontal Surgery Necessary?
You are a possible candidate of periodontal surgery because:
You possess deep gum pockets, which are not responsive to non-surgical therapy.
- You are undergoing bone loss or gum recession.
- Regular cleanings are not effective in the fight against infection.
- You are doing dental implants/ restorative dentistry.
- You bleed, swell or tenderize your gums.
The first is a complete periodontal assessment. Our periodontist takes time to check your gums, bone levels as well as general health of your mouth to know the best treatment strategy.
Common Surgical Periodontal Procedures We Offer
At Dental Implants and Periodontology Care, we offer complete varieties of high-tech solutions to surgery and they are tailored to individual patients.
- Flap Surgery (Pocket Reduction Surgery)
One of the most used periodontal surgeries is the flap surgery used in treatment of severe gum disease. In this therapy, the gums are raised carefully to enable one to reach deep pockets where bacteria and plaque issue. The affected tissue is carefully washed and the gums are re-aligned so as to fit around the teeth tighter.
Benefits include:
- Reduced pocket depth
- Easier daily oral hygiene
- Reduced risk of recurrent infection.
- Bone Grafting
Periodontal disease has the ability to degrade bone that holds your teeth. Bone grafting assists in replacing the lost bone with biocompatible materials or the tissue of the patient. This process will be of particular significance to patients intending to take dental implants.
Bone grafting helps:
- Strengthen the jawbone
- Stabilize existing teeth
- Provide sound base of implants.
- Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR)
Guided tissue regeneration is commonly used in combination with bone grafting. Between the bone and the gum tissue, a small barrier membrane is inserted to ensure that the gums do not grow in the healing part of the bones too fast. This will enable proper regeneration of bones and connective tissue.
This method enhances the effectiveness of periodontal regeneration procedures a lot.
- Gum Grafting (Soft Tissue Grafts)
Gum recession may result in exposure of tooth roots and hence sensitivity, risk of decay and aesthetic issues. Gum grafting replaces what has been lost and covers the roots as well as giving you a better look on your smile.
Gum grafting can:
- Reduce tooth sensitivity
- Prevent further recession
- Enhance smile aesthetics
- Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening is performed on patients with surplus gum tissue or a gummy smile to re-shape the gum and bone to reveal more of the natural tooth structure. The process is commonly done due to aesthetic purposes or to prepare the teeth so that they are ready to have crowns or restorations.
Dental Implants & Periodontology - Why Choose Us?
Being a Long Island specialty periodontal practice, we only deal with gum health, bone regeneration and dental implants. We strive to be accurate and comfortable to patients.
What is different about what we are doing:
- Periodontal education by the board.
- High-level surgery and laser technology.
- Individualized medication regimen.
- Focus on comfort and highly minimal care.
- Long working experience in dental implants and regeneration.
In our opinion there is no similarity between two patients. All treatment plans are thoroughly designed to provide predictable and long-term outcomes.
Periodontal Surgery Aftercare & Recovery
We give out comprehensive after care guideline after periodontal surgery to ensure that there is healing and that the pain is minimized. The mild swelling or tenderness is observed in most of the patients and it usually clears after a few days.
Recovery timeline:
- Go back to normal life: normally in a couple of days.
- Soft tissue healing: 1–2 weeks
- Complete recuperation (bone operations): a few weeks.
Our team is always attentive to the process of healing and will always be present to provide you with answers during the healing process.
Preparing for Dental Implants?
The dental implants require healthy gums and sufficient bone. Periodontal surgery commonly has a major part in preparing the mouth to receive implants. Be it bone grafting or infection control, gum stabilization, we are one of the practices providing you with everything you need in pre-implant care.
Take Control of Your Gum Health Today
Gum disease is not a self-cured disease: and in case of delay, serious complications can occur. Periodontal surgery may prevent further development of the disease, replace the lost tissues and save your smile in the years to come.
Our mission and vision at Dental Implants and Periodontology Care are to provide superior, compassionate care to patients which will enable them to have healthier gums and confident smiles.
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It can be a second opinion, missing teeth, or gum disease, our friendly staff is ready to assist you.
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