How Is Periodontal Disease Treated The two main goals of periodontal treatment are the elimination of subgingival plaque and calculus, and to reduce the gum pockets to the 0-3mm range where they are cleansable. If a regenerative procedure is being attempted then an additional goal is to regenerate lost periodontal support around the tooth, primarily […]
How is Periodontal disease diagnosed?
Periodontal disease is diagnosed using and instrument called a periodontal probe. The probe is inserted between the gingiva and the tooth. Gentle pressure is used until the probe meets resistance, and then a measurement is taken. Typically, the tooth is probed at 6 different points. Bleeding upon withdrawing or during probing is always diagnostic of […]
Mini implants used to stabilize a temporary denture
In this case, mini dental implants (Dentatus Atlas system) are placed along with the permanent dental implants (Nobelbiocare Tapered Groovy system). The mini dental implants are used for the purpose of stabilizing the temporary denture. By using this technique the temporary denture can be modified by removing the palatal aspect as well as decreasing the […]
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Tooth removal using EZ Extract system
This case involves removing tooth #7 and placing an immediate implant. A key to success for immediate loading is the preservation of bone and gingival architecture during the tooth extraction. The EZ Extract system helps to accomplish this by elevating the tooth vertically out of its tooth socket, as opposed to lateral elevation. Lateral elevation […]
Gum graft with simultaneous root coverage
In this case, we are adding a new method to the standard procedure by advancing the gingival collar coronally to cover the root surface at the same time we are adding the graft to increase the zone of attached gingiva. Note the difference in root coverage before and just one week after the procedure. Placing […]
Gingingival graft with simultaneous root coverage
In this case, we are adding a new method to the standard procedure by advancing the gingival collar coronally to cover the root surface at the same time we are adding the graft to increase the zone of attached gingiva. Note the difference in root coverage before and just one week after the procedure. Placing […]
Gingingival graft with simultaneous root coverage
In this case, we are adding a new method to the standard procedure by advancing the gingival collar coronally to cover the root surface at the same time we are adding the graft to increase the zone of attached gingiva. Note the difference in root coverage before and just one week after the procedure. Placing […]
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Guided implant surgery multi tooth
This case involves multiple units with poor bony dimensions and close proximity with the mandibular nerve.
Guided implant surgery multi tooth
This case involves multiple units with poor bony dimensions and close proximity with the mandibular nerve.
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Guided implant surgery single tooth
Guided implant surgical case – minimal bony dimensions for dental implant placement. This case is in progress, but it involves implant placement in minimal bony dimensions. This case would be extremely difficult to do without guided surgery. It would be very easy to perforate the alveolar housing. Using guided surgery though the implant can be […]
Semilunar graft
This type of graft is used to try to cover an exposed root surface. A moon shaped incision is made in the gingiva. The two corners are left attached. The attached corners allow blood to flow through the graft. The center section of the graft is moved toward the crown of the tooth to cover […]
Gingival prosthetic
This patient presented with maxillary alveolar ridge atrophy. The large air space below the bridge was creating a phonetic problem as it was allowing air to pass through, creating a lisp. The patient was also concerned about the gingival aesthetics of the area. While ridge augmentation using soft and or hard tissue is also a treatment consideration, […]
About Periodontal disease
About Periodontal Disease The following synopsis of periodontal disease has been simplified for the general public. It is not inclusive, but speaks generally about the nature of this disease. Periodontal disease is a diseased state of the tissues surrounding the tooth. These tissues are the gingiva (gum), bone and periodontal ligament. As the disease progresses […]
Halitosis (bad breath)
In addition to our blogs, here are some other links on this topic Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Halitosis&oldid=342894878
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Lip lowering periodontal plastic surgery procedure for a gummy smile
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Hypermobile lip plastic surgery for a gummy smile
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Connective tissue gum graft
- Is Arrestin a therapeutic treatment for reducing gum pockets?
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Surgical exposure of an impacted canine tooth for orthodontic guided eruption
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Subeptithelial connective tissue gum graft with root coverage
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Hypermobile lip plastic surgery for a gummy smile
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About Periodontist.org
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Gum graft to cover exposed root surfaces
- Floss your teeth in the shower, a suggestion for people to start flossing their teeth.
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