Periodontal Procedures

During an oral examination, a visual inspection is performed to detect normal and abnormal structures of the entire mouth, head and neck. Along with radiographs, an examination detects cavities, abnormalities in existing dental restorations, gum and bone recession and any other abnormal findings within the mouth, head and neck.

Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical procedure used to treat gum disease. 

The smooth, pink skin lining the mouth is called mucosa. Abnormalities in the color or texture of this skin can sometimes indicate pathology. Any concerns with the skin in the mouth, a sore that is not healing properly, or a lump on the inside of the cheeks, palate, gums, or lips may merit a biopsy so that the tissue sample can be tested for oral cancer.

Gum grafts are commonly used to treat root exposure resulting from receded gum tissue. Tissue is removed from the roof of the mouth or from gum tissue near the tooth and stitched into the area needing gingival repair.

Bone grafting may be required to address defects in a patient’s jaw. Bone grafting is a form of reconstructive surgery that helps to generate and rebuild bone and increase bone density.

This procedure is used to regenerate lost bone around existing teeth, or in an area where teeth have been extracted. 

Crown lengthening can effectively improve a tooth's appearance by adjusting the shape and length of the visible part of the tooth.

A tooth that can not be saved with restorative materials may need to be removed. Before removing your tooth, the area will be numbed with anesthesia.

Whether replacing one tooth or several, implants are an important solution to restoring and maintaining dental health.

Whether replacing one tooth or several, implants are an important solution to restoring and maintaining dental health.

Periodontal disease develops when plaque spreads below the gum line and causes the tissue and bone that support the teeth to decay. The gums then separate from the teeth and form what are known as periodontal pockets which can become infected, leading to loss of tissue and bone.

Our Fotona LightWalker ATS laser offers a comprehensive list of clinical applications, from periodontics, soft-tissue surgery, pain management, conservative dentistry, endodontics and implantology, and even facial aesthetics. Typical treatment procedures with LightWalker are faster, easier to perform and with less pain and shorter healing times compared to conventional treatments.

Minimally invasive Waterlase REPAIR™ protocols achieve superior patient reported outcomes (less swelling, bruising, and bleeding) and faster procedure times. These results are backed by a clinical study published in the Journal of Periodontology.

The Chao Pinhole^® Surgical Technique is an exciting new procedure, providing a minimally invasive alternative to gum grafting. This new treatment can be used to restore gums to their natural position.

A sinus lift is a surgery that adds bone to your upper jaw in the premolar and molar areas of your mouth.

Dental ridge preservation involves placing a regenerative bone grafting material into empty tooth sockets to rebuild bone where an extraction has left an empty, weakened area. This process encourages your body’s natural capacity to regenerate bone.

A labial frenectomy is performed on the tissue that connects the lip to the gums. This may be performed on children or adults to aid with orthodontic treatment or even help with the proper fitting for a denture or appliance. A lingual frenectomy may also be referred to as the release of tongue-ties (ankyloglossia). This procedure is performed on the connective tissue under the tongue.

We have several sedation options available in our office, depending on the procedure being performed and a patient's level of anxiety and/or pain tolerance.