Periodontal Disease
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Periodontal Therapy
After you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease, it requires rounds of therapy to recover, and usually begins with management through conservative means.
The most conservative treatment for periodontal disease is called scaling and root planing, and would be required in all areas that are affected by the condition. This involves numbing medication and deep cleaning underneath the gumline to get rid of the infection. In some cases, the pocket depth is too deep for our instruments to reach, and we may recommend surgery. We may also refer you to a periodontist, a specialist of periodontal disease and gum health.
In any scenario. controlling periodontal disease requires multiple visits per year for evaluation and management, and resolution depends highly on home care. Periodontal disease is controllable and can usually be stabilized, but patients can relapse into bone loss state if they are not vigilant about their home care regimen. We will consult with you about areas you need work on and help you manage your care.
The most conservative treatment for periodontal disease is called scaling and root planing, and would be required in all areas that are affected by the condition. This involves numbing medication and deep cleaning underneath the gumline to get rid of the infection. In some cases, the pocket depth is too deep for our instruments to reach, and we may recommend surgery. We may also refer you to a periodontist, a specialist of periodontal disease and gum health.
In any scenario. controlling periodontal disease requires multiple visits per year for evaluation and management, and resolution depends highly on home care. Periodontal disease is controllable and can usually be stabilized, but patients can relapse into bone loss state if they are not vigilant about their home care regimen. We will consult with you about areas you need work on and help you manage your care.
Crown Lengthening
Crown Lengthening is a periodontal procedure that may be required to save a tooth that is either broken near the gumline or has decay at or below the gumline. To restore teeth, we need enough real tooth structure above the gumline to hold a good restoration in place. If there is not enough tooth structure available, we may need to perform a crown lengthening procedure around that single tooth. This surgery exposes more tooth structure by removal of gingival and bone tissue, giving us enough space to create a restoration that will last as long as possible. There is a recovery time of about six weeks before a final restoration can be made. Surgical procedures can be confusing and a little intimidating, but we make sure you understand each step and instructions before we proceed to the next step.