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A Periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of the periodontium. Periodontists are experts in the management of patients with periodontal diseases including all forms of gingivitis, periodontitis and gingival recession (gum recession). In some countries, Periodontists are also experts in the surgical aspects of dental implant therapy.
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The supporting tissues are known as the periodontium, which includes the gingiva (gums), alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament. The word comes from the Greek words peri meaning around and odons, meaning tooth. Literally taken, it means study of that which is “around the tooth”.
Bone grafting during conventional periodontal flap surgery provides the opportunity for the surgeon to stimulate new bone development in some of these regions if measures are undertaken before the disease progresses too far and before too much foundational structure is destroyed. Bone grafting techniques utilize various types of grafting materials to “stimulate” new bone development between existing bone and the adjacent tooth surface. The graft particles act as a scaffolding for new bone growth, actually allowing the body to eventually replace the graft material with natural bone produced by the patient’s own development system. Sources of bone graft materials include bovine, porcine, human, and some synthetic materials. Each clinical situation calls for specific types of grafting and it is the decision of the surgeon as to what type of material will be used in a particular situation.
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The mouth, as a whole, restores and enhances the face and its beauty. Healthy gum tissue protects your teeth from periodontal (gum) disease and sensitivity while giving you a great smile. Routine dental check ups along with proper brushing are essential for healthy gums. Esthetix Dentist, NYC’s Dental Implant & Cosmetic Specialist is a full mouth reconstruction center where we treat the mouth completely rather than a “fixer upper” for one present problem. Dental Plastic Surgery involves recreating lost function due to missing teeth and lost esthetics due to gum recession and periodontal disease.
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Whether you are experiencing gum disease, inflammation, bleeding, halitosis, or other concerns, our dental procedures at Esthetix Dentist, NYC’s Dental Implant & Cosmetic Specialist are painless and affordable. Our goal as professional dentists is to help you experience a beautiful smile and healthy teeth possible utilizing the latest dental technologies.
Laser Periodontal Therapy
The concept of using tissue grafting to cover exposed root surfaces has been in use for the past twenty years. However, the surgical techniques used to accomplish this process have evolved several times over this time frame and each change has made the procedures easier on the patient and more predictable for the surgeon. Early grafting procedures used tissue from the surface of the patient’s palate as the donor source for the tissue graft itself. As time progressed, techniques were discovered that allowed a different type of tissue to be taken from an internal layer of the palatal tissue, significantly reducing the patient’s recovery. Over the past five years, techniques have again changed and in most cases, a type of “donor tissue” called acellular dermal matrix is used for most tissue grafting procedures.
What To Expect From Our Periodontal Services In Washington Heights
Usually, we divide the mouth into 4 quadrants and treat one quadrant of the mouth at a time. The surgical visits are ideally made two to 4 weeks apart, and take about an hour each on average. The mouth is numbed, just like if you were having a filling or crown done. The pockets are then measured while you are numb so that more accurate measurements can be made without causing discomfort. A first pass is made with the laser, giving the doctor access to the depth of the pockets and allowing better visualization of the teeth roots. Then the teeth are cleaned very thoroughly using ultrasonic instruments which have tips that vibrate very quickly. This loosens up any deposits on the teeth and flushes them away with an irrigating solution medicated with antibiotics. A second pass is made with the laser, disinfecting the pockets and sealing them up through the formation of a stable blood clot. The bite is then adjusted to minimize destructive, uneven clenching forces on the teeth.
Most people experience some mild soreness of the treated areas for the first few days. The tissue will appear discolored around the teeth, similar to what a scab looks like when you get it wet. It is very important NOT to brush or pick this away, as this fibrin barrier is what allows the gums underneath to get a head start creating a new attachment to the teeth.
Your bite will feel different as if the teeth don’t touch together as heavily on the treated side. This can feel imbalanced at first, but the teeth will quickly adapt. After both sides have been treated, as further refinements are made, your bite should feel stronger, more comfortable and more stable than ever.
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Your comfort is our top priority, no matter which periodontal procedure we perform on your teeth. We want you to feel fully comfortable with your experience, from the first time you walk into the office to your final results. Click each link below to learn more!
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285 Fort Washington Ave,
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